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Where are the women in politics?

With a lack of women in Australian politics, perhaps it is time for us to look at implementing quotas, writes Ewa Staszewska.

Where are the women in politics?

With a lack of women in Australian politics, perhaps it is time for us to look at implementing quotas, writes Ewa Staszewska.

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Where are the women in politics?

With a lack of women in Australian politics, perhaps it is time for us to look at implementing quotas, writes Ewa Staszewska.

The power of a speech

In honour of International Women’s Day, Johanna Brasier looks back at some powerful feminism speeches from the last few years.

The Valedictorians: Julia Gillard

In the first of our outgoing MP profiles, Adria De Fazio reflects on the political life of former Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Questionable methods

After watching the last week of Question Time, Adria De Fazio asks if anything has been learnt from Julia Gillard’s fall.

Gone but not forgotten

Some may consider Julia Gillard a failure, but Adria De Fazio says she has left behind more than a fragmented Labor party.

In the hallways of history

After a historic day in Parliament, Bridget Rollason reflects on the battle from inside the war rooms.

On deaf ears

A pair of outgoing MPs called for a restoration of respect in their valedictory speeches. Unfortunately, it was lost on both parties, writes Liam Quinn.

Absent from the party

Given the past seven days endured by Julia Gillard’s government, Bridget Rollason asks if Labor missed an opportunity for smarter discussion last week.

QandA Scorecard: Youth is Served

Liam Quinn and Kimberley Thomson join in the youth movement of last night’s episode of QandA as they grade the Prime Minister’s form.

NBA award season

Which NBA player will walk away with the coveted Malcolm Turnbull award? Who’ll win the inaugural Julia Gillard? Liam Quinn hands out his NBA awards with a twist.

Robbing professors to pay Paul

Universities all across Australia will lose out on over $2.3 billion to help pay for other education reforms. Timothy Arendshorst tries to make sense of this logic.

A Parliamentary pause

A six week break from Parliament provides politicians and journalists alike a vital period to prepare for the campaign to come, says Eric George

Rudd afraid to take a swing

After the leadership spill that wasn’t, it’s time for Kevin Rudd to let the party move on without him, writes Liam Quinn.

Nice pollies finish last

As the dust settles around the Victorian Liberal party, Adria De Fazio searches for the good guys in parliament.

Explainer: The Chatham House Rule and Alan Jones

Who would have thought one rule could be so hard to follow? Emily Gook explains the ‘Chatham House Rule’ and how it can land politicians, media magnates and journalists in hot water.