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Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise

DEI programs created the appearance of progress, while leaving deeper inequalities untouched.

“Can men get pregnant?” debate sparks calls to revoke Indian-American doctor Nisha Verma’s medical licence

Indian-American Dr Nisha Verma declined to give a direct answer, saying she treated patients with diverse gender identities and arguing that such yes-or-no questions were often used as political tools.

Winston Peters says ‘promise kept’ as New Zealand government pauses new puberty blocker prescriptions

The government announced on Wednesday that it will pause new access to the drugs — gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues — until the findings of a major United Kingdom clinical trial, due in 2031.

The CFMEU overhaul won’t do much to end the blokey culture that dominates Australian job sites

The construction sector is a valuable economic sector in the Australian economy and is highly political. It is also the most male-dominated employment sector in the country.

Call for journalists to undergo gender sensitisation training

Nalini Singh highlighted the highest rates of gender violence and other forms of discrimination against women in the region.

Victoria appoints first of-its-kind Parliamentary Secretary for ‘Men’s Behaviour Change’

This is part of her government’s commitment to “make Victoria a safer place for women and children” and to put a stop to “the tragedy of deaths of Victorian women at the hands of men”.

80 Organisations call to remove legal discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people

“All young people in NSW regardless of their sexuality, gender or body deserve this."

Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality – but is it any good?

Looking at full-time equivalent total remuneration, the gender pay gap in Australia is at 21.7%. Yikes.

Australia and Pacific police partners building capability through connection

“In the Pacific, we need to work together. We need to be engaging with each other and sharing information in order for us to combat forecasted crimes.”

Here is why migrant women work in low-pay jobs despite being highly skilled

CEDA has highlighted the worsening gender segregation in critical industries such as construction, technology, health and education.

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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