Feminism helped power the tide of change carrying Gough Whitlam to power in 1972. What were his government’s historic achievements for women? And what do Australian women need to fight for next?
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Bob Hawke spent 24 years married to his second wife, Blanche d'Alpuget, whose canny 1981 biography helped make him ALP leader – and one of our most beloved PMs. Chris Wallace tells their story.
Australia’s political economy was built on the primacy of (white) male labor, male power and male control, writes Julianne Schultz. Women have changed this culture - but still risk abuse when speaking out.
From Enid Lyons, to Julia Gillard and Kate Ellis, memoirs have become a critical way to highlight the ongoing problems faced by women in politics.
Susan Ryan brought brains and spirit to the big fights and relished them. What’s more, she won them.
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Professor, School of Politics Economics & Society, Faculty of Business Government & Law, University of Canberra
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Professor Emeritus of Media and Culture, Griffith University, Griffith University
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Political Historian and Administrator Officer, Australian Historical Association, Australian National University
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Manning Clark Professor of History, Australian National University
