In this episode, Assistant Minister for Health Rebecca White joins Women’s Agenda’s Editor, Tarla Lambert-Patel, to unpack the federal government’s new Ministerial Expert Panel on Women’s Health, and why heart health is its first priority.

They discuss what’s driving this shift, why women’s symptoms have been historically overlooked, and what it will take to close the gap in diagnosis, treatment and care. 

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Stories discussed this week include

Matildas / Women's Asian Cup final

Kyle Sandilands terminated

CSW70 / Trump delegation

Women over 50, ageism and AI

Theroux / manosphere, "misses the story"

The manosphere and boys in an attention economy

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Plus, progress on the lack of women in leadership globally is slow, who could possibly tell?

Also some big wins for the week, including changes to superannuation that will get more money in women's pockets.

And the Iranian football team, which showed the responsibility we have for those who silently speak truth to power. 

Key stories discussed this week:

‘More Australian babies!’ New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has a vision for Australia to help us return to the past

Globally, the rate of cabinet posts held by women has decreased as political leadership overwhemingly dominated by men

Two more Iranian football squad members granted humanitarian visas, will stay in Australia

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Women's Agenda is thrilled to partner with WELA on this series, sharing a wide range of environmental and climate conversations that are anchored in optimism (hence the dancing).

Hosted by WELA CEO Victoria McKenzie-McHarg, alongside publicist Odette Barry and clean tech policy leader Sanaya Khisty, There Will Be Dancing explores the motivations, strategies and experiences of women and gender-diverse leaders shaping Australia’s environmental movement. Alongside hard-won lessons from the frontlines of climate advocacy, the podcast also makes space for joy, humour and the human side of driving change.

The series features a range of guests spanning grassroots activism, global diplomacy, community organising and cultural leadership.

They share practical insights into their work, and also remind us why joy has a place in climate work.

First up is Kelly O’Shanassy - former Chief Executive of the Australian Conservation Foundation, with more than a decade leading one of the country’s most influential environmental organisations through political volatility and institutional reform. In this episode, Kelly shares what a decade at the Australian Conversation Foundation taught her about endurance.

Each episode also includes a contribution from one of our community members, such as a poem, essay, or audio profile. Today we’re pleased to include a reflection from Anna Hutchcroft, who will be reading a piece called When Language Returns. 

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Also today, we’re talking about the AI Deepfakes that are infiltrating politics right now, and Australia’s not immune. In fact, Pauline Hanson is capitalising sensationally. 

Plus, senior journalist Dinushi Dias shares an interview with Ayla Chorley, the CEO of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, about the growing impacts of alcohol on women.

You can learn more about FARE here.

Stories discussed today include:

When Albanese called Grace Tame “difficult,” he said more than he intended

AI deepfakes are warping Australian politics. Pauline Hanson is in the middle of it.

And support our work! Become a Women's Agenda Member and/or Subscribe to our free daily news update.

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As such, this conversation is all about how to be brave and courageous, even in the quieter moments and when the fear is present and inescapable.

Born in Afghanistan, Senator Payman migrated to Perth with her family in 2003, studied pharmacy, and became president of Young Labor WA. In 2022, at just 27, she was elected as a Western Australian Senator for Labor, becoming one of the youngest senators in history and the first member of parliament to wear a hijab. 

Senator Payman crossed the floor in June 2024 over the Albanese Government’s Gaza response, seeing her indefinitely suspended from the Labor caucus. She quit the Labor party to sit as an independent. 

In January this year, Senator Payman announced she is expecting her first child in May. She will become the first Western Australian Senator to have a baby in office. 

This conversation was recorded in Januaray and some things may have changed. It also follows a piece Senator Fatima Payman penned as part of a collection of essays called A Time for Bravery: What Happens When Australia Chooses Courage? published by Australia Institute Press.

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Finally, why does motherhood feel so lonely? We share the power of parent groups and why we're spending the next couple of months exploring how mothers connect.

Topics discussed this week include:

1. Bad bunny’s superbowl show was an alternative joyful vision for America

2. Angus Taylor is our new opposition leader. So, will there be a plan behind the man?

3. From emotional openness to strength, this Male Confidence Index hopes to drive new conversations on men

4. Why can motherhood feel lonely? Help us find out and change the experience

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From influential doctors with big social followings to royals, presidents and former prime ministers.

Plus, a couple of wins, including why thousands of women will soon be arriving in Melbourne to talk about gender equity.

Stories discussed this week include:

Minnesota woman dragged from car by ICE agents gives testimony in DC

Why thousands of feminist leaders will soon arrive in Melbourne

The powerful men named in the latest Epstein files release

The influential doctor mentioned 1737 times in the Epstein files 

Trump lashes out at yet another female journalist who presses him on Epstein

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Key stories discussed this week include:

Davos remains a festival of men despite (mostly) man-made risks we all face

Sussan Ley “disrespected” us claim Nationals who have managed to make another week about them

Conservative media blame ‘wine moms’ as protests over ICE violence grow

Why January 26 is not a date to celebrate and staying silent is not enough

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Also, Elon Musk’s Grok starts making thousands of sexualised deepfake images. Did we expect anything less?

And why setting a health and wellness goal or intention for 2026 is a good idea.

Plus, much more!

This is our wrap of some of our biggest stories of the week.

Stories discussed this week include:

We don’t need a drink. We need more women in charge 

Grok, and how the algorithms aren’t psychologically safe for any of us

Women founders on their top health or wellness focus in 2026 — and why

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Tarla Lambert-Patel and journalist Dinushi Dias sit down to unpack what happened, what it means and where we go next.

They also break down some of the biggest stories on Women's Agenda this week.

And find some hope in what has been a horrible week we will never forget.

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Also, the US co-founder calling for public hangings and for the world to get more "masculine energy".

Plus, the social media ban is officially here, and everyone from teenagers to parents, politicians and media barons have something to say about it.

And what's with the outrage over Anika Wells' travel expenses? We dive in.

Stories discussed this week include:

A rare case of a man’s move resulting in a woman getting a 100k pay bump

Another billionaire tech bro declares world needs more ‘masculine energy’

A social media ban won’t save us from harms online. Educating us will

The outrage over Anika Wells says more about us than it does about her

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One person who has been instrumental in examining the extent of the issue and how common services and products can do more to address this type of abuse, is Catherine Fitzpatrick 

She is a leading expert on disrupting financial abuse and gender biases through more innovative product and service design. 

And she joins the podcast for a fascinating but at times disturbing discussion on how this type of abuse is occurring, its prevalence, but then optimistically, the empowering actions both consumers and businesses can deploy to help stop it.

Catherine has been leading industry-wide reforms. She’s advised the government on financial abuse policy and pioneered the financial safety by design framework, which is helping leading brands protect customers, manage risk and strengthen trust. 

She uncovered widespread abuse in online banking transactions while working as a banking executive in 2019, which led to her spearheading whole industry reforms to crack down on the practice. 

Catherine recorded this conversation with Women's Agenda on the 3rd December. And there’s much to learn, not just about how businesses and consumers can respond to the weaponisation of products and services, but also how she channelled a significant career curveball into a clear mission that is having real results. 

You can learn more about Catherine here.

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Plus, we find the wins in the latest national snapshot from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency scorecard for Australia, where there has been an uptick in the share of paid parental leave being taken by men.

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Stories discussed this week include:

NSW Liberals elect Kellie Sloane unanimously as leader

‘May I meet you’? How a billionaire’s pickup line went viral

Look away. Sussan Ley’s glass cliff is definitely starting to crack

Even more ways police failed Hannah Clarke and her children revealed

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Justice Pillay is a trailblazer for human rights and women in law, and has delivered historic judgements on sexual violence and genocide.

She is the former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and was recently Chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Justice Pillay shares so much in this interview, including how she cultivated a career in South Africa's apartheid, her relentless pursuit of justice, and some really important lessons on hope.

This interview was recorded over the phone with Angela Priestley during Justice Pillay’s time in Australia in early November, before she officially received the Sydney Peace Prize in Sydney.

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Plus, Poland’s set to soon remove income tax for parents with two or more children in a bid to address its dwindling population. Will it work?

Also, we look at the one in three Australian households that now report food insecurity. It’s far from a fringe issue.

Plus much more, including our favourite wins from the week.

Stories discussed include: .

 What Zohran Mamdani’s win says about the kind of politics we’re missing

‘Not a fringe issue’: 1 in 3 Australian households facing food insecurity

Poland is abolishing income tax for families raising two or more kids. Will it help?

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The allegations of a toxic culture came thanks to Nine reporting, and the incredible courage of people involved in the organisation who spoke up.

So are rescue-type and emergency services especially prone to these issues?

When so-called "heroes" are involved, is it easier to overlook problematic cultures and behaviour?

And what more can organisations do to prevent these issues in the first place?

We took these questions and more to human rights lawyer Prabha Nandagopal.

Prabha’s someone who is deep in the kind of work organisations need to do if not to prevent the kind of allegations that have come out against them – then at least to effectively respond.

She has led the development of recommendations on numerous high-profile workplace cultural reviews, including the Independent Review into Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces, and in 2020 was a senior legal advisor to the Respect@Work National Inquiry and helped shape the positive duty regulatory scheme.

Now, she is the founder of Elevate Consulting Partners, supporting organisations in their commitment to positive social change.

This conversation was recorded in late October and some things may have changed at the time of publishing.

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Plus, the new AFP taskforce is cracking down on online networks targeting young girls, and how Fiji is doing the work Australia still isn’t when it comes to analysing gendered climate risks.

Stories discussed this week include:

A bill on stillbirth sees men enter the conversation to make unhinged abortion claims

New AFP taskforce to crack down on networks targeting young girls

Fiji is analysing gendered climate risks. Australia must learn from it

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Plus much more.

Stories discussed today include:

Women missing from 9 in 10 peace processes, as rate of conflicts hits 80 year high

It’s official: Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minster

Deals done. Trump appeased. The cost of today’s meeting of men

A mother’s work from home win highlights flaws in bank’s office mandate

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But the problem is not beyond our imaginations to solve.

Abby Bloom joins the podcast, who has just penned a piece for Women’s Agenda on The Cost of Not Caring, and why Australia’s “safety net” is all of us. 

Abby is an expert in longevity, health, and care, with lived experience of caring remotely and understanding how the care crisis affects multiple generations. 

She has been researching and writing about the eldercare crisis – and has put what she’s learnt in a new book about caring for business, government and employees – launching at NSW Parliament tomorrow. It’s called “The Cost of Not Caring: Working while caring in the era of longevity 

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This week, more courage from Gisele Pelicot in France, as she confronts one of her rapists.

Why RFK Jnr is again targeting mothers. And Japan's set to get its first female prime mininster. So does it matter that she has 'Iron Lady" ambitions?

Plus much more!

Stories discussed today include:

The women dubbed ISIS brides returning to Australia from Syria.

RFK Jnr says circumcision and Tylenol cause autism and once again mothers cop the blame

Japan's likely next female PM Sanae Takaichi has Iron Lady ambitions

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Kylea opens up about the devastation she felt upon learning that her seat in North Sydney would be abolished, but also notes how she's leveraging her insider experience in politics into leadership elsewhere. It's an opportunity she wishes more people had.

She discusses the new focus she'll bring to her role as leader of Foodbank and why food insecurity poses such a significant challenge, particularly for women.

Kylea speaks with journalist Dinushi Dias.

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Plus, we ask why young women are more interested in gendered roles now than in 2010.

We bid farewell to the great Jane Goodall, highlighting what she taught us all.

And a new Hollywood 'star' has us creeped out. The AI character is depicted as a woman, has its own social accounts and is 'screen testing' for new roles.

Stories discussed today include:

Trailblazer for women in conservation: Dr Jane Goodall dies, aged 91

AI actor Tilly Norwood sends Hollywood into a spin

10 new homes open in Western Sydney to support women escaping domestic violence

From the manosphere to tradwives: why are young women embracing traditional gender roles?

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And you might be exhausted, with new research showing that Australians are Quietly Cracking at work, just a few steps before they're burning out.

So what does it mean to quietly crack at work, and why are so many people experiencing it in 2025?

Dr Michelle McQuaid is here to tell us all about it and the research she’s examined on the issue. 

Michelle is an award-winning research and playful change activator. The author has six books, numerous journal articles and a regular contribution to Psychology Today.

Michelle's Women's Agenda piece on Quietly Cracking at Work, including links to her research, is available here.  

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He wants to cut immigration, cut climate action, bring back car manufacturing and return Australia to an idealistic past that seems to have been at some point earlier than his 42 years.

While he supports his leader Sussan Ley, the first woman to lead the Liberal party, Ley's leadership doesn't really work with Andrew Hastie's aspirations for the future.

Today, we delve into what you need to know about Andrew Hastie, with special guest Su Dharmapala, co founder of Polipedia.

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This is the weekly wrap of Women's Agenda!

Check out our daily episodes in the feed, including key interviews and keynotes shared from our events.

Stories discussed today include:

When leaders blame mothers for autism, everyone loses

Most girls and young women change their behaviour to avoid harassment

Bondi vet owner Dr Kate Adams calls out mortgage brokers sexist assumption

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Today's Deep Dive sees us sharing Antoinette Lattouff's recent keynote on the topic from our Women's Health Summit on 2 September.

Also today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the UN, where he noted Australia's historical role in advocating for women's participation in such meetings.

Plus, the reality for women in business in Australia -- some highlights from our latest report on the challenges and opportunities for women starting, leading and scaling small businesses.

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In response, the state established a Royal Commission, with 136 recommendations under the leadership of Commissioner Natasha Stott Despoja.

Today, Katrine Hildyard MP, the state's Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, joins the podcast to share how the government is responding to the recommendations, as well as recent legislation passed on coercive control. She also shares how her childhood shaped her need to engage with the community and enter politics.

Katrine Hilyard MP speaks with journalist Dinushi Dias.

Plus, what we're covering on Women's Agenda today, including:

Women’s rights are “unfinished business”, according to the president of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock on the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing Declaration on gender equality, with 109 governments making new commitments this week.

And why girls want politicians to listen and step up to solve the issues they face. 

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We speak with AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen to explore the claims and alleviate the fears, and to outline the added risks that Trump's claims create for women.

Plus, why did Opposition leader Sussan Ley write to 25 Republican Senators?

And former New Zealand prime mininster Jacinda Ardern has a new book out, her second in four months.

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As an activist, she's led some of the most significant transformations of our time, especially for women's reproductive health, education and for more equal opportunities for everyone.

Wendy also demonstrates the power of community and connection -- for embarking on change, retaining your resilience and supporting your own health.

And more than anything, she understands the necessity of vigilance, always.

We share Wendy's excellent keynote from our Women's Health Summit earlier this month, where wendy received a standing ovation from those in the crowd.

Wendy was awarded Australia's highest honour earlier this year for her decades-long service across multiple communities, including the arts, business, health and women’s leadership.

Also, what we're covering on Women's Agenda Today.

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We discuss the wins: including how the youth of Nepal picked a 73yo woman to lead as interim PM.

Also, the gender realities of the Albanese Government's new climate targets.

How breastfeeding in public is still a thing, making people feel "uncomfortable".

Then, to the story of the week: the cancellations, the firings, and the calls for violence against those who mention Charlie Kirk's assassination, including Australian women.

Stories discussed this week include:

Nepal’s youth pick a 73yo woman to lead. Sushila Karki promises she’s not there to ‘taste power’

It’s 2025, and breastfeeding in public is still treated like a crime

Labor sets 62-70% emissions reduction target by 2035. Is it enough?

The calls for violence against women who mention Charlie Kirk

The Weekly Wrap shares the big stories covered this week on Women's Agenda.

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The grief and anger shared over the deaths of Samantha Murphy, Rebecca Young and Hannah McGuire, saw the community initiate a powerful and emotional protest against violence.

And today, that collective grief has been turned into collective action, with the launch of a four-year "community saturation" model aimed at disrupting and shifting the drivers of violence.

Today, we deep dive into the launch of Respect Ballarat, with Jacquie O’Brien, Respect Victoria's Director of Communications and Community Change.

Also today: The airline lounge that made an issue out of a breastfeeding mother, and the search for why mid-career women are dropping out of technical roles.

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Michelle was appointed President of Peanut while heavily pregnant, something she says also makes the work she's doing deeply personal.

Plus the latest stories we're covering on Women's Agenda, including a CEO and his (alleged) romantic relationship with a subordinate and the origins of the word 'bitch'.

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So where's the hope? Meet Natalie Kyriacou, an environmentalist and writer on a mission to get us all curious about the natural world, regardless of where we think we might sit on the political spectrum.

Natalie has garnered massive local and international attention for her just-released book, Nature's Last Dance, especially in how she navigates the stories of nature in ways that everyone can access and find something worth saving.

Natalie speaks about hope, the wins of the past that can highlight the opportunities of the present, and why she's dedicated her life and career to witnessing and sharing the best of nature, and bringing it to everyone

About today's guest:

Natalie is an environmentalist, presenter, Board Director, climate and nature advisor, and Fortune 30 Under 30 honouree and one of LinkedIn’s “top green voices". Her first book, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction, has just come out.

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Grace just closed a $23 million raise for her humanoid robotics company Andromeda.

Learn what she's looking to achieve with "Abi", to help address loneliness in aged care facilities.

Also, we go over the latest headlines, including how the world got a new female head of state over the weekend -- one who has promised not to serve more than six months in office. Refreshing!

Plus, what we learned from the new wellbeing index, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today.

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The Albanese Government’s Cabinet is now 55% female, and gender balanced across the outer ministry. 

So what kind of difference can this make to women in Australia, especially with advancements in AI and tech, threats to gender equality, as well as the continuing crisis of violence against women and children?

Recently, Women's Agenda had the opportunity to catch up briefly with four of those female ministers and assistant ministers, including 

• Minister for Women, Senator Katy Gallagher
• Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek
• Assistant Minister for Women, Health & Aged Care and Indigenous Health, Rebecca White
• And the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Ged Kearney 

We held the discussion in Sydney, just as the four were going into the Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council meeting, a meeting attended by ministers across states and territories to discuss a joint response across all jurisdictions to gender equality and the national crisis of gender based violence.  

We discussed their current concerns regarding progress on gender equality, the potential of the social services portfolio, as well as the risks and opportunities associated with AI adoption. 

We also discussed ending violence against women, and tackling women's homelessness.

This conversation was recorded on the 15th of August, in Sydney. 

And apologies, it is a little disjointed as we tried to make the most of a short period of time, which included people entering the room at different times, and utilising the two microphones our team had available. 

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Also, more people got up to run a marathon than attend the so-called "March for Australia" rally in Sydney.

Plus some highlights on women's health.

And much more!

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Stories discussed this week include:

One key driver of health and wellbeing in women? Connection

Historic moments from the Sydney Marathon

What strongmen discuss when they don't think anyone can hear

From kiss cam to courtside theft

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And why is the business case for such investments so strong, and yet still so overlooked?

Also, what happens when you bring transparency into the equation and ask VCs to directly outline just how many women they're investing in?

This is Part 5 of our limited series, What We Could Solve, investigating real solutions to closing the massive gender gap in funding for startup founders.

In this episode, we examine the success of Australia's First Women-Led VC Fund Backing Women-Led Startups.

We then explore successful examples that are occurring overseas in the UK.

And we take a look at the power of transparency and what real data standards could achieve in understanding the extent of the problem around the lack of investment dollars going to women, how it's improving, and which interventions are leading to positive results.

This episode crosses broad ideas with real success results, both in Australia and overseas. All under the banner of Intentionally Investing in Women.

This is Part 5 of What We Could Solve, the limited series Women's Agenda is producing on solutions to closing the gender funding gap. You can find the two previous parts in the podcast feed.

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Plus much more.

Check out all the stories we discuss on our website.

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We're on a mission to share these solutions through our limited series, What We Could Solve.

In Part 4, we're exploring the power of opportunities, including competitions, accelerators, initiatives taught in high schools, and both founders and VCs thinking outside the box.

Speaking with two founders, we learn how different opportunities have put them on the entrepreneurship path and set them up to access VC funding.

However, having seen numerous such opportunities come and go for diverse founders, we also examine how these 'opportunities' can have the greatest impact.

This series is about closing the gender gap in private investment in Australia, where in 2024, 98% of private investment went to startup teams with at least one male founder, and just 15% to teams with at least one female founder. 

Over six parts, we’re exploring the massive gender gap in startup investment, including what we’re missing out on while it persists – but, more importantly, what real solutions can be used to help close it. 

You can find the full series at What We Could Solve.

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She speaks with Tarla Lambert-Patel about the government’s $573 million funding boost for women’s health, including what the investment will mean on the ground.

Rebecca also discusses her priorities in the portfolio and how she's approaching tough issues like domestic and family violence.

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Entrepreneur Leela Cosgrove is rejecting the VC system altogether and thinks more women should do so, opting to build in more sustainable ways.

Meanwhile, Renece Brewster is another entrepreneur who didn't actively seek to avoid the system altogether, but did bootstrap the business she co-founded, running it for over ten years and eventually achieving a successful exit.

And Lucy Lin adds her voice to how suppliers and those making procurement decisions can better support women in business, and access a better and more diverse pool of products and services in the process.

So while today's Episode of What We Could Solve does not technically offer solutions to closing the massive gender funding gap in private investment going to female founders, it does offer solutions to how more women can build successful businesses and contribute to this idea of What We Could Solve.

This is Part 3 of the six-part series Women's Agenda is producing on solutions to closing the gender funding gap. You can find the two previous parts in the podcast feed.

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Now she's tackling bystander apathy and pushing for more serious action on ending domestic and family violence.

She's been at the forefront of generating community support to introduce a domestic violence disclosure scheme in the state of NSW, and potentially to see it move across other states and territories.

A little bit of background: At the last NSW election, then Premier Dominic Perrottet promised a “Right to Ask” scheme — giving people the power to find out if a current or former partner had a history of violence. The Coalition lost, and the promise vanished.

Two years on, advocates want the now Minns Labor Government to pick it up.

South Australia has already shown a disclosure scheme can work. First trialled in 2018, it was officially introduced in 2022, with 700 applications lodged in 2024 alone. Police say the scheme has saved lives.

Jo joins The Women's Agenda podcast to share why NSW needs this law, how she built grassroots momentum, and why tackling bystander apathy is her life’s work. We also touch on her other landmark fight — The Cooper Case — a five-year legal battle that ended blanket pet bans in NSW apartments, and kept her dog Angus in his Sydney home.

Check out more on The Cooper Case: The 2020 NSW Court of Appeal decision on Pets in Strata 

https://www.bartier.com.au/insights/articles/pets-in-strata-the-fallout-from-the-cooper-case 

You can learn more about Jo Cooper and The Good Warrior at her website.

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The premier joins the podcast for the first time to discuss the plan, unveiled just over the weekend.

It's a bold and ambitious move, and one that could push a permanent shift in workplace culture across the country.

Premier Allan particularly sees it as a win for women and anyone with caring responsibilities, enabling them to better participate in the workforce.

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Through this limited Women's Agenda series, we're exploring solutions for actually closing this gap -- solutions that go beyond "fixing" women.

In Part 1, we got to some of the issues facing female founders as well as founders from diverse backgrounds.

Now in Part 2, we're getting started on solutions: starting with those who typically hold access to capital: Venture Capitalists!

Venture capitalists, or VCs, are investment decision makers, and it's a profession that is typically dominated by men, and continues to lack cultural diversity.

This matters when it comes to what's driving the gender gap in private investment, and it matters in terms of what we can solve as a country.

In this episode, we learn some of the ideas available for shifting the balance: especially some of the "low hanging fruit" options that are easily available to VCs, that legitimately want to be a part of the solution.

This series, What We Could Solve, is hosted by Angela Priestley, produced by Allison Ho, and published by Agenda Media, also the publisher of Women's Agenda.

You can find more on this series and our guests at Women's Agenda.

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So what can be done about it? This is episode one of a special 6-part series examining solutions for closing the massive gender gap in startup investment.

Closing this gap is more important than ever, given the challenges we face in health, climate, housing, tech and elsewhere.

Just imagine: what if we could tap into and fund the best possible ideas?

This first episode is about laying out the problem. You'll hear from a number of different founders at different points in their startup careers regarding the difficulties they've encountered and witnessed. We need to know the issue, before we can start to go about changing it.

This series, What We Could Solve, is hosted by Angela Priestley, produced by Allison Ho, and published by Agenda Media, also the publisher of Women's Agenda.

You can find more on this series and our guests at Women's Agenda.

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Plus, the tragic numbers and inaction in Gaza, including a moving call to action organised by a number of women-led NGOs in Canberra this week.

And we touch on the Kiss Cam situation, one week later: the all male board, those who lost their jobs and the rampant misinformation surrounding the situation.

Finally, a quick take on the new Superman film, described as "Superwoke" due to its messages on kindness.

Some of the stories discussed this week include:

Women make history in Cabinet. (The Conversation)

Venus Williams makes a comeback

SA's Charlotte Walker on brinigng a new young voice to Parliament

Ali France pays tribute to late son in first speech after unseating Peter Dutton

Activists read aloud names of 17000 Palestinian children killed in Gaza

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This is the weekly wrap, with Women's Agenda co founders Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert-Patel.

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Cheng Lei is a news anchor with Sky News, who previously worked in Singapore and China, including as the anchor of China’s government-run, English-language Global Business TV show.  

She was arrested at her office in 2020 on claims she'd supplied state secrets. She was taken back to her home in Beijing, where her apartment was searched, she was blindfolded and driven to a secret location where the interrogations began. Knowing she’d done nothing wrong, Cheng thought she’d be released within a couple of days. She was held for more than three years, including time spent in isolation and while being watched 24/7.

Cheng was released on October 11, 2023. She was reunited with her two children in Melbourne. 

She is candid and frank in this conversation, and also opens up about some of the things she continues to experience today in Australia, including feelings of being "shadow cancelled" and a sense that her very existence can be awkward for some.

She also discusses some of the massive life changes she’s experienced – from arriving in Australia at age 10 from China, to her release from prison and the different environments she’s lived and worked in. 

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Confidentiality and NDAs are frequently used by employers to silence those who’ve been sexually harassed at work. But why should victim-survivors have to stay quiet?

The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for changes to the Sex Discrimination Act to restrict the use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements in workplace harassment cases, among other recommendations.

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody joins the conversation to share more on the recommendations, the opportunity for education in schools and why some groups are more vulnerable to harassment than others.

You can find more from the the AHRC's Speaking From Experience report here.

The AHRC has also released a series of free resources to support workers and employers in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the new Positive Duty at Work.

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Plus, Scott Morrison gets an honour. So, how about those not getting recognised?

And the new report claiming a global trend towards new parents preferring baby girls over boys.

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Also this week, Jacinda Ardern delivered a fresh take on impostor syndrome, highlighting the good it can help a self-aware leader achieve.

Plus what does it take to return a career following trauma? Katherine Berney joins the podcast to discuss these key stories and more.

Katherine is Executive Director of the National Women’s Safety Alliance.

Katherine wrote about the latest findings on the prevalence of violence this week here

We know who's causing harm. The question is why aren't we stopping them.

And Hannah Moreno writing about appointing Brittany Higgins to her team at Third Hemisphere

Brittany Higgins PR appointment is a lesson in courageous leadership

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Prabha Nandagopal is a human rights and discrimination lawyer and founder of Elevate Consulting Partners, which aims to support and strengthen the work of organisations committed to positive social change. She was involved in developing the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment and sex discrimination from inception to implementation, was a senior advisor to the Respect@Work National Inquiry, and was a finalist in the 2024 Women's Agenda Leadership Awards.

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She knows that the long setup is well and truly worth it, as long as you're ready to make the most of your time in power, knowing it's fleeting.

In Jenny's case, she was instrumental in delivering Australia first national paid parental leave scheme, the NDIS and the National Apology, among other things.

Jenny joins the podcast for a conversation on how politicians can achieve great policymaking, just in time for the 48th Parliament of Australia featuring more women than ever in prominent leadership positions. But the lessons are for more than just policymakers; they're relevant to anyone keen to create change, in whatever field of work they do.

Jenny left parliament in 2019 and has now just published a book: Making Progress, How good policy happens. 

It’s described as a part policy memoir, part war room drama and part field guide – a political book with a message, and a method. 

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Farah shares how she cultivates self worth and resilience, especially supporting herself and kids during the years she spend in the court system.

You might know Farah from her work on stage, in the media, or on screen in Neighbours, playing the character Katrina Marshall. 

But behind her public life, Farah is someone who has truly transformed personal adversity into a powerful force for change.

She’s a survivor of domestic violence who spent years going through the court system and talks about having to rediscover herself during that process – and the difference that a simple offer of help made to her life, which you’ll hear in this conversation. 

Please note, the Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil is on May 7. Check out the website to learn more.

And you can learn more about Farah Mak and The Self Worth Movement here.

Please note that this episode discusses domestic and family violence. If you need help and advice, call 1800Respect at 1800 737 732, Men’s Referral Service at 1300 766 491, or Lifeline at 13 11 14.

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Enjoy this frank conversation about the long game of change, right before the 2025 federal election!

Thanks to Dinushi Dias for guest-hosting The Women's Agenda Podcast this week!

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Through OzHarvest, Kahn's built a team of staff and volunteers who rescue food and repurpose it for those who need it most.

But in 2025, during a cost-of-living crisis and housing crisis, OzHarvest is highlighting the more than 50,000 people who get turned away from food services every month and the very real and simple solutions available for us to do something about it.

We discuss the new research from OzHarvest out today, as well as how Ronni Kahn remains so dedicated to her purpose so many years after founding OzHarvest, and the serious work still ahead.

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Independent MP Zali Steggall joins the podcast from the campaign trail as she fights to retain the seat of Warringah.

Steggall discusses taking on a former prime minister when she first won the seat, as well as the work she has done since, including her involvement in the climate wars.

Steggall also talks about he potential for a minority government and holding major parties to account from the crossbench.

An Olympian turned barrister and now politician, Steggall opens up on the energy it takes to take on hard careers and new challenges.

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We discuss the latest, as well as women's representation across the major parties.

Elsewhere, Tarla and Angela discuss lessons from the week, including reality, politicians answering questions and the best new word for your vocab.

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Daniel was a journalist with the ABC for 30 years, including as a well-known correspondent, before she successfully ran for the seat of Goldstein in 2022, beating incumbent Liberal MP Tim Wilson in the process.

In this conversation, we discuss her desire to run for a second term and some of her key priorities going in and how she'd deal with a potential minority government if elected.

Also, how on Earth can any leader deal with Trump?

This episode was recorded on Tuesday the 31st of March.

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Not in terms of "winners and losers" but in terms of all of us.

Check out our website for our full Budget coverage.

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Today's guest is Emma Walsh, founder of Family Friendly Workplaces. Emma recently shared a LinkedIn post urging people to quit weaponising WFH, noting how such options are essential for many workers, especially those with caring responsibilities.

While it's hoped such flexibility wouldn't be a political issue, it will be a key talking point during the federal election.

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She notes the evidence-based decision-making and collaboration across parties, making the case for a minority government to address long-term issues like climate action and economic reform.

Allegra Spenda also discusses the intergenerational wealth gap, particularly affecting young women, reiterating her case for tax reform.

And she takes on Peter Dutton's proposed work-from-home restrictions.

Thanks for listening.

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But there are 'rules' of the experiment that are problematic when it comes to domestic and family violence.

Some of the behaviours depicted on the show, and how they are health-related, are also raising concerns from experts.

National Director of the National Women's Safety Alliance, Katherine Berney, joins the podcast to discuss these issues, noting the controlling behaviours and emotional redemption arcs that are being depicted, and the messages these send to the audience on domestic violence.

Katherine also shares the latest election platform issued by the Alliance, noting the opportunity to address interconnecting issues of homelessness,

You can read Katherine's recent piece on Married At First Sight here.

This episode discussing domestic and family violence.

If you are concerned about your behaviour, or about someone using violence, call Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491. 

If you or someone you know is in need of help due to sexual assault or family and domestic violence contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

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You might know Jan from her sharp political commentary, her work on The Feed, or her no-nonsense approach to breaking down the news. And now, she’s back with another compelling project—Australia and Unofficial History, a gripping new SBS docu-series that revisits pivotal social and political moments from the 1970s to today—events that have shaped the way we think, vote, and see ourselves as a nation.

Jan shares more on the series, why these stories matter, and how history continues to shape the present.

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Lawyer, advocate, survivor and Dharug woman Karen Iles joins the discussion as we examine the significant recommendations handed down by the Australian Law Reform Commission this week that could seriously change things for victim-survivors of sexual assault, the majority of whom are women.

Less than 1 per cent of perpetrators are ever held as solicitors and advocates for victims/survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, leveraging her legal expertise and public platform to drive systemic change.

The ALRC found that with one in five women and one in 16 men experiencing sexual violence since the age of 15, fewer than one in ten such incidents are reported to police. From there, 75 to 85 per cent of such reports do not proceed to charges, and even fewer go to court. 

As such, the ALRC has outlined a roadmap for fixing the justice system, including 64 recommendations for meeting the twin goals of access to justice and accountability. Read more on the findings here.

Karen joins Women's Agenda co founder Angela Priestley for this ep, who also shares why every day is International Women's Day on Women's Agenda.

About Karen Iles

Karen is Founder of Violet Co Legal & Consulting, Karen and her practice provide legal advice and representation to victim/survivors. She works tirelessly to reform justice processes, advocating for improved police responses and reducing stigma around rape and sexual assault.

Recognised for her impactful work, Karen was named Private Practitioner of the Year by the Women Lawyers Association of NSW (2023) and received the Law Society of NSW Pro Bono Service Award (2022). Karen is a Dharug Aboriginal woman and victim/survivor of child sexual assault.

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In today's ep, we explore the gaps, the solutions and the push to get more women involved in AI.

You'll hear from some of the women who are shaping the industry. 

They also reveal how anyone can be a part of the AI revolution regardless of their tech skills.

Check out Part 1 of the series in the feed, exploring gender gaps in AI, and Part 2, exploring how women in business leverage AI.

Thank you to Salesforce for supporting this series, as well as our journalist Dinushi Dias and senior producer Allison Ho.

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Just in time for International Women's Day.

So, what do you need to know about the data, and are we seeing progress?

WGEA CEO Mary Wooldridge joins the conversation to share why, despite some pretty dramatic gaps at certain employers, we may start to see some positive progress in the coming year.

Mary also dismantles some common myths about gender pay gaps and what they tell us about workplace gender inequality.

You can check out much more from the data on Women's Agenda now, including more on some of the massive gaps in women-dominated industries like healthcare and retail.

And go learn more about direct employers you're interested via WGEA's data tools.

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In today's episode, we examine how women are using AI in business. And why accessing these tools can be a an opportunity to also deal with some of the risks associated with AI.

More men than women are using generative AI, according to research by Salesforce and YouGov.

So how did we get here, and what can be done? Through this three-part series we'll discuss all this and more, through conversations with UN Women Australia, Salesforce, AI entrepreneurs, and advocates.

The final ep of AI Unlocked will be in your feed next Saturday.

Check out Part 1 of the series in the feed, exploring gender gaps in AI

Thank you to Salesforce for supporting this series, as well as our journalist Dinushi Dias and senior producer Allison Ho.

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Well there's still plenty to be optimistic about, especially when it comes to women taking an active interest in democracy: they're dedicating their careers to it, engaging in campaign sand even running for office. In some cases, they're launching startups aiming to strengthen democracy.

One such woman is Su Dharmapala, co founder of Polipedia, who joins for a conversation on women and democracy and the power of community.

We also discuss the women's vote in the lead up to the Federal election, coming very soon to Australia.

Check out more on Su's work here. And see how the Women's March led to the founding of two co founders launching the startup Polipedia here.

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In today's episode, we spotlight the gender gaps in who is designing AI tools, and then how such tools are being used.

More men than women are using generative AI, according to research by Salesforce and YouGov.

So how did we get here, and what can be done? We examine the issue through conversations with several leaders, including UN Women Australia, Salesforce, AI entrepreneurs, and advocates.

The next ep of AI Unlocked will be in your feed next Saturday.

Thank you to Salesforce for supporting this series, as well as our journalist Dinushi Dias and senior producer Allison Ho.

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Professor Jane Hirst is an academic obstetrician and the Global program director of women’s health at The George Institute for Global Health. 

We explore some of the opportunities ahead. Some of the big wins, and why Professor Hirst remain optimistic even after challenging news in recent weeks that the Trump administration is cutting funding to international development programs globally, including those that deal with women's health.

Professor Hirst is an excellent and passionate advocate for women's health. There is so much to takeaway from this conversation.

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So why is this still happening, given all the rhetoric from governments, investors and founders on the need for change to support more women in startups?

Today, we discuss the numbers in the State of Startup Funding Report for 2024, released in early February and documenting the year that was for startups in Australia.

Noga Edelstein joins the discussion, sharing her perspective as a founder herself, an investor and an advisor to startups.

Noga offers some great ideas on why the gender funding gap persists and what can be done to change the ratio in the future.

She also shares more on the "soul destroying" process she went through raising capital for her own startup UrbanYou, which she later successfully exited in 2017.

Finally, Noga wraps up the episode with advice for women looking to build a startup in 2025.

You can learn more about the State of Startup Founding report here.

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And in 2022, Nicolette Boele almost joined them, achieving a 15.28% swing against the Liberal incumbent Paul Fletcher in what was once considered the safest Liberal seat in the country: Bradfield, in Sydney’s north. 

Nicolette hopes to go one step further this year, with the Federal election due by May. 

She joins the Women’s Agenda Podcast to share more about her campaign launch, what the past few years have been like and the power of community in supporting each other as individuals and also in achieving great things. 

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Given that we spend so much of our lives at work, there is much to discuss regarding the connection between workplace bullying, loneliness, and the erosion of social cohesion. 

Melanie Wilde is deeply passionate about these issues and has recently established the Foundation for Social Health. 

This is a crucial conversation, especially given the changes we're witnessing across the community and as many of us dive into the new work year. Unfortunately, some individuals may be dreading this time, not due to work stress but because of the people they must interact with.

Learn more about why this matters and the role we can all play in combating loneliness—not just through addressing workplace bullying, but in various other ways as well. 

Read Melanie's opinion piece in Women's Agenda about how workplace bullying is eroding social bonds. Let's engage in this discussion. 

About Melanie Wilde: 

An expert in mental health policy and service design with over 20 years of experience, Melanie leads a new national initiative to tackle Australia’s loneliness crisis as CEO of the Foundation for Social Health. She has been published in The Age and Canberra Times and regularly comments on mental health issues with ABC Canberra.

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Just as DEI continues to take the blame for everything from a bridge collapse in Baltimore to a NZ Navy ship accident and now this week the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles. 

Today, we speak with two guests to outline what’s going on, what this could mean for Australia, and just how damaging the rhetoric about DEI is to those who already face additional challenges in their careers. 

Prabha Nandagopal is a human rights and discrimination lawyer who recently established Elevat Consulting Partners. She outlines the issue and urges leaders to consider the evidence regarding diversity and inclusion practices. 

Jemi Jeng is an entrepreneur (founder of Penny) and also works int he NSW public sector. She shares a personal take on the damage this rhetoric about D&I programs can do, and the casse for inclusive practices to better tap the full potential of the workforce. 

More on our guests 

Prabha Nandagopal has been involved in eliminating sexual harm, sexual harassment and systemic discrimination in Australia for many years, including with the development of the positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment and sex discrimination from inception to implementation. In 2020, she was senior legal advisor to the Respect@Work National Inquiry and helped shape the positive duty regulatory scheme. She also led the development of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s new positive duty guidance material and established the Commission’s positive duty compliance and enforcement team.She founded Elevate Consulting Partners in 2022 to support the work of organisations committed to positive change. 

Jemi Jeng is the founder of Penny - a startup helping women achieve their homeownership and financial goals. She is also a Program Manager with the NSW Department of Customer Service. Jemi has undertaken her own research on racism at work and written on the topic for Women’s Agenda. Jemi recently shared a mini keynote with Women's Agenda. See a preview here.

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Mark Zuckerberg's short video announcement this week turned the internet on its head and marks a monumental shift in safety for women on social media, especially for women in already marginalised groups.

So what does it mean and how can we stay safe?

Yasmin London joins the podcast to share her expertise in navigating social media platforms -- without having to remove yourself entirely.

Yasmin and host Angela Priestley unpack the announcement, why it's such a pivotal shift and some of the strategies that can be used for staying safe and for supporting other women.

About our guest Yasmin London

As a former elite athlete, international gold medallist, and tenured police officer, Yasmin brings a unique depth of experience and a growth mindset to her role as Global Online Safety Advisor and Brand Director at Qoria. Her diverse background enables her to drive meaningful impact on a global scale. Through Qoria, Yasmin has reached over 29,000 schools, 25 million students, and 6 million parents worldwide, empowering them to navigate their digital journeys with confidence and control.

Check out Yasmin's website here. And you can also find her on LinkedIn.

We recently profiled Yasmin on Women's Agenda here.

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So why aren't we seeing more change? And what does that mean for innovation in areas like women's health?

We ask Dina Titkova, manager of startups at the accelerator UNSW Founders, which was recently voted Australia's most recommended accelerator in the 2024 Startup Muster report.

She shares what she sees works to support female founders, the massive opportunities available in women's health, as well as what she's learned about building a network and chasing big opportunities, having made careers jumps from Russia to Sweden and to Australia in 2017.

Dina recently outlined the multi-billion opportunities in women's health innovation in a piece for Women's Agenda. You can read her piece here.

This is part of our Summer Series! Sharing conversations on key issues with some of the most fascinating women we've come across.

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More on our guest, Dina Titkova

Dina is leading a team at UNSW Founders, supporting 200+ startups and investing in 30 startups annually. She's passionate about improving healthcare worldwide, starting with a master’s in biomedical engineering in Russia before moving into business development for a major MedTech company in Moscow. Later, she pivoted to Sweden, earning a master’s in Bioentrepreneurship and engaging with Stockholm’s vibrant innovation scene. Currently

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The Sydney-based founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness recently published her first book, The Dopamine Brain, sharing what dopamine is all about and offering tips on managing it in the context of our 2025 lifestyles so we can live by intention, not impulse.

During this conversation, we discuss why social media can be so addictive and strategies for managing our way through it, and why overindulgence in certain pursuits like online shopping, gambling and social media can disrupt the level of dopamine in our brains, steering us towards habits that do not align with our core values. 

This conversation is part of our Summer Series, sharing conversations with some of the most fascinating women we know.

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Today's guest is Susanne Legena, CEO of Plan International Australia, and someone who enjoys – and is particularly good at – taking a ‘big picture’ strategic focus on issues, and finding hope in despair.

In this conversation, Susanne outlines some of the critical challenges facing girls and women globally: notably conflict, climate change and hunger. 

She shares some of the highs and lows for girls internationally in 2024, and what we can all do to see more progress on issues like education, ending child marriage, and ensuring access to healthcare and safety for girls.

Susanne’s role sees her travelling extensively and meeting with her counterparts globally while also regularly commenting on gender equity issues, as well as the continuous stream of research and stories that Plan International releases, especially on how girls are faring across our region. 

We are entering 2025. 

The halfway mark of the twenties in what has long been considered the 'critical decade'. As Susanne outlines, we have five years until 2030, the year recorded as a key global target for many things, including sustainable development goals and emissions reduction targets. 

So how much can we get done in five years? More than we think. 

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Jessie is a journalist on Women's Agenda and the author of two fiction books, A Lonely Girl is A Dangerous Thing and her 2024 release, The Honeyeater.

She's also a book critic with the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and someone who reads a lot of books!

We share some of our top pics from the year, all written by women across a diverse mix of genres.

This is our Summer Series, where we're experimenting with the format of the Women's Agenda Podcast and bringing in discussions with some of the most interesting and intriguing women we know.

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Elsewhere, we discuss whether 2024 was really the year of democracy for women. Plus, Tarla Lambert speaks with Assistant Minister Kate Thwaites to test how far Labor’s policies from this year will go in improving the lives of Australian women.

Thank you for listening.

Stories discussed this week:

• Cries of joy as 51 men found guilty but anger at sentences
• ‘The year of democracy’: How 2024 impacted female representation in global politics
• 10 women who have refused to stay silent, shifting the dial for change in 2024

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Kate's a fascinating thinker whose positivity and optimism are as infectious as genuine.

In this wide-ranging chat, we discuss the challenge of homelessness, the crux of Kate's work, and the power and opportunity in collaboration.

We then venture into the idea of 'radical centrism' and taking the best ideas of all sides of politics rather than aligning with one structured narrative. Radical centrism is a term Kate explains and makes a strong argument in favour for.

This is an inspiring chat. One that will challenge your mindset around positivity and leave you with ideas for rethinking how to take on a big challenge in your part of the world.

This is the Summer Series! We’re speaking with different people to help keep you across some of the biggest issues affecting women and girls globally, and to introduce you to some of the most intriguing women on our radar.

About our guest:

Kate Mills is CEO of the Property Industry Foundation. She is also a former journalist and editor of business magazines, including BRW Magazine. 

Kate hosted multiple seasons of The Leadership Lessons, a podcast by Women’s Agenda, and is also an entrepreneur who sold her business ProfessionalMums back in 2017. 

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This week, Angela Priestley sits down with Sherele to discuss how she does her work, why she does it, and most importantly, how we - as women, as voters and as humans - can make sure her work can continue into the future.

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Introducing the Nukebros, in time for an upcoming election year in Australia where nuclear energy is set to become a key issue as we head to the polls.

Today, we speak with Jane Gardner about the vast gender divide for support in Australia and what happens when you take on a key issue on social media, knowing that it'll bring out the 'explainers'.

The Australian Conservation Foundation has just released new data, in partnership with 1 Million Women, revealing one of the biggest gender splits on support for an issue ever seen in Australia.

This is the first ep of our Summer Series!

In this series, we're experimenting with the format over the holiday period to bring you more conversations about some of the challenging issues we cover, and introduce you to some of the most intriguing women we come across.

About Jane Gardner

Jane's been with the ACF for a year now and has previously worked with the Climate Council as well as in media at several global NFPs. She also hosted Al Gore on his Inconvenient Sequel press conference in Australia. 

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Also this week, we look at the new laws in Belgium giving greater employment rights for sex workers, and what it means for the industry in Australia. Plus: The Greens have unveiled a policy that would make contraceptives free for women. Will the policy ever see the light of day?

Stories discussed this week:

• ‘Rise together’: New women’s investment fund launches with $100m committed
• ‘The consequences are existential’: Women leading the way at the ICJ climate change hearings
• ‘Not the right fit’: A glaring gap in the government’s policy to increase the pay of early childhood educators
• What if we valued women working in childcare like men working in construction
• Sex workers in Belgium have more working rights than ever. Could we see similar laws in Australia?
• The Greens unveil new policy to make contraceptives free for women. Could we see it in action?

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This week, Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert-Patel also chat about the widespread backlash from conservatives on DEI initiatives at Walmart in the US. Plus, the coronial inquiry in the Northern Territory has resulted in 35 recommendations to improve services for victims of domestic, family and sexual violence. We’ll talk through the findings.

A warning to our First Nations listeners: this podcast discusses a story which involves the names of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died.

Stories discussed this week:

• Emily Calandrelli became the 100th woman in space but ‘small men on the internet’ objectified her
• Walmart will roll back its DEI initiatives amid conservative backlash
• Reports of rape, bullying and a ‘diversity’ backlash. Rio Tinto must continue and ramp up cultural reform efforts
• ‘None of these are radical’: Elisabeth Armitage delivers 35 recommendations following coronial inquest into DFSV deaths in the NT

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Elsewhere, in the US, the 4B movement is taking off. So, what is it, and could it actually have an impact on society ahead of a second Trump presidency?

Plus, Olivia Cleal interviews Victorian Minister for Women, Natalie Hutchins, as the government launches a new initiative to provide free pads and tampons for women and girls in the state.

Stories discussed this week:

• Women will soon be able to test themselves for chlamydia and gonorrhoea at home
• One Generation: Australia’s first business alliance against family and domestic violence launches
• $28,425 per year: The real impact of the gender pay gap in a cost of living crunch
• At age 20, a lifetime of earning less than men begins for women
• Australia’s gender pay gap has dropped, thanks to aged care wage increase
• No sex, dating or marriage: How Trump’s win is leading women to the 4B movement
• Fixing an unspoken problem: Free pads and tampons will soon be available in public places in Victoria
• The honour roll in Victoria making sure women get their share of the spotlight

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Also this week, we share the devastating story from Iraq, where girls as young as nine years old could be forced into marriage with adult men, as conservative groups in parliament push for legislation that would lower the age of consent.

Plus, we sit down with Sarah Williams, founder of What Were You Wearing, activist for domestic and family violence, and Marie Claire's 2024 Advocate of the Year. She has helped organise vigils that are happening across the country to remember the 81 women killed by violence in 2024. Don't miss it.

Stories discussed this week:

• Greens to put $100 million a year to abortion access in public hospitals
• Anne Johnstone becomes first female principal at Cranbrook following overhaul of ‘toxic’ culture at the private school
• Trump picks Elon Musk to head ‘government efficiency’ department
• ‘Your body, my choice’: 4,600% spike in comments promoting gendered violence post-election
• Iraq set to lower the age of consent to just nine years old

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In what feels like a hopeless week of news, we haven’t forgotten the bright spots, and some inspiring wins for the week. 

Stories discussed this week:

• Gisèle Pélicot ‘honoured’ to wear scarf from Australian women’s organisation as public rape trial continues
• Founder Nicole Gibson’s world-first AI technology could help us better understand our emotions
• American women deserve to feel their grief ahead of another Trump presidency
• The President Trump reality is painful for women but also a rallying call
• Kamala Harris may have missed out, but here are the newly elected women fighting for change
• Why Trump’s victory demands hard truths and harder conversations with the boys in our lives

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Also this week, we break down the Queensland election and what it means for women's reproductive rights. Plus, an update on Australia's devastating crisis of violence against women (some listeners may find this content distressing - if you do not wish to listen to this segment, you can skip from 6:02-12:16).

And wins for this week go to Anna Kendrick, and women entrepreneurs leading the way in "democracy" startups. Find out more!

Stories discussed this week:

• How this female-founded social enterprise is fighting polarisation in Australian politics
• They met at the Women’s March, now their startup’s set to change politics
• Another family mourns. Another horror month of violence against women
• Should we be concerned by the pro-life movement in the Queensland parliament? Absolutely
• Over politics? Fine. But Trump and Harris are nowhere near ‘as bad as each other’
• The women secretly working against their husbands to vote for Kamala Harris

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Elsewhere in this week’s episode, Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert-Patel also discuss the incredible bravery of Gisèle Pélicot, after her recent testimony in court. (A warning to our listeners - this story contains some distressing content, including references to rape and sexual assault. Skip from 10 mins 44 secs to 17 mins 1 sec to avoid this content.)

Plus - male journalists are writing more front page news articles than women. But are we surprised?

Finally, thank you to everyone who attended the Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards this week! We share some of our highlights here. Thank you for listening!

Stories discussed this week:

• Jen Robinson hates the phrase ‘imposter syndrome’: the reason why is a lesson for all
• The exceptional winners of the 2024 Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards
• ‘LinkedIn Lechers’ and why women tread cautiously on LinkedIn 
• ‘A determination to change things’: Gisèle Pélicot testifies in court for the first time
• Male journalists continue to author majority of front page news 

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In other news, Australia’s birth rate has officially reached its lowest point. This week, Olivia Cleal and Tarla Lambert-Patel ask: is it really “sociopathic”, as JD Vance describes it, to not want to have children in the face of a global climate crisis? 

Elsewhere, a bill to amend abortion rights in South Australia that has been described as “Trumpian”, “extreme” and “dangerous” was just one vote away from passing in the state’s parliament. We share more.

Stories discussed this week:

• Ruth Chepngetich smashes marathon record by almost two minutes
• Grace Brown ends her cycling career on a spectacular high
• Australia’s birth rate falls to lowest level on record
• ‘Bizarre’: JD Vance dismisses women’s very real fears about having kids in a climate crisis
• No one thought it would pass – but a ‘Trumpian’ South Australian bill on abortion almost did
• ‘Toxic, misogynistic, exclusionary’: Campaign Brief criticised for male-dominated list of creative directors

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This week, Tarla Lambert-Patel and Olivia Cleal discuss Harris’ clapback. We also take a look at the housing crisis in Australia and how it’s impacting young women and gender diverse people. There were also some great wins from the week - don’t miss it! 

Stories discussed this week:

• ‘For the disenfranchised and the unheard’: Fatima Payman announces new party
• Olivia Rodrigo donates all profits from Philippines concert to local women’s charity
• Kamala Harris isn’t ‘humble’ when it comes to change. We need more space for this
• Saving on rent, paying with their mental health: The impact of Australia’s housing crisis on young people

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Also this week, we take a look at the price gouging allegations against Coles and Woolworths, and how women are bearing the brunt of the impact. Plus: almost one quarter of Australians would prefer a Trump presidency ahead of this year’s US election. Let that sink in.

Stories discussed this week:

• ‘It’s time for women’: Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president
• How women are paying the price for ‘dodgy’ supermarket practices
• Almost one in four Australians would prefer a Trump presidency
• The ‘digital double burden’ facing women in work and family life

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Elsewhere, in this week's episode, Angela Priestley and Olivia Cleal share three great wins from the week, including an investment in women's health, a new female prime minister, and a 99-year-old environmental activist who said: "I'm 99 - let them arrest me."

Plus: a Liberal MP in South Australia introduced a private members Bill on changes to abortion. Why did he do it? We share more.

Stories discussed this week:

• Meet Sri Lanka’s new prime minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya  
• Jill Biden announces $731 million investment into women’s health
• ‘I’m 99. Let them arrest me’: British actor turned environmental activist opposes expansion plans at Wimbledon
• We should all be concerned about a conservative push for abortion reform in South Australia

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Elsewhere this week, Olivia Cleal and Tarla Lambert-Patel discuss how progress in getting more women into CEO positions across Australia is going backwards, plus a stint at a prestigious golf club that seemed to mock and gender inclusive initiative.

Stories discuss this week:

• Kirsha Kaechele is back: Ladies Lounge legal battle heads to the Supreme Court
• Why are there toy babies strapped to statues of men around London?
• What progress? Just 1 in 8 CEO appointments went to women in past year
• A golf club in Victoria wanted more women to join. Some members made a mockery of the initiative

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And now that Taylor Swift has jumped on board to side with Kamala Harris, will the presidential race from now look any different?

Back in Aus, there are talks that the government could ban social media for children. But will it actually work?

Disclaimer: We apologise in advance for the audio quality in some parts of this episode!

Stories discussed this week:

• Key lines VP Kamala Harris shared against Trump in historic debate
• ‘Taylor Swift – Childless Cat Lady’: Officially endorses Kamala Harris
• Ban the socials! But keep the gambling ads and urinating contests that ‘traditional’ media serves kids

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Also this week, we share some great wins in politics, a concerning report on global gender equality, plus some data on how Australian female C-suite executives feel about AI in the workplace.

Stories discussed today:

• Meet Selena Uibo, the first Indigenous woman in history to lead a major political party in Australia
• Periods, menopause, endometriosis: It’s time to remove the stigma around menstrual health
• How can we live healthier and happier for longer? Doctors and a world champion share
• Female C-suite executives use AI ‘all the time’, but don’t feel as proficient as men: Report
• Gender equality progress is failing for 1.1 billion women and girls

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This week, Olivia Cleal and Tarla Lambert-Patel also break down the new right to disconnect laws, plus some new research from The Pink Elephants Support Network on women returning to work after pregnancy loss.

Stories discussed this week:

• Skydiving at 102: Manette Baillie becomes oldest person in Britain to parachute from a plane
• Mostly women donors raise record $US540 million for Kamala Harris’ campaign
• The right to disconnect is now law. What does it mean?
• More than two-thirds of women with early pregnancy loss lacking support to return to work: Report
• First women’s sports bar launches in Sydney: Why The Ladies League could literally change the game

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Also this week, Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley discuss a move from the teal independents against “misogyny” in Parliament, plus the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s progress report on ending male violence.

Stories discussed this week:

• Cheers to Merle Thornton! The trailblazer who won women the right to drink in QLD bars is getting her own statue
• 116-year old Tomiko Itooka to be named world’s oldest person
• Any hint of limiting reproductive rights won’t help win back seats lost to women
• ‘Condescending, unprofessional, misogynistic’: MPs call out experiences of women in parliament
• Micaela Cronin delivers report on Australia’s progress to end violence against women and children
• How leaders are responding to Micaela Cronin’s update on the government’s plan to end male violence
• Co-General Counsels appointed in job-sharing first at Wesley Mission Queensland

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This week also marked three years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021. Tarla and Olivia share the latest from there.

We also share an interview with the CEO of Jean Hailes, Dr Sarah White. She is lined up to talk all things menopause at the Women’s Agenda Health Summit, coming up on September 4. To purchase tickets to the event, follow this link: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/2024-women-s-health-summit/registration

Stories discussed this week:

• ‘I didn’t grow up watching Aboriginal women on the news’: Bridget Brennan announced as new co-host of News Breakfast
• ‘A nightmare’: 1.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied their right to education since 2021
• End the Raygun hate. But let’s have honest conversations about power & privilege

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Also this week, the NSW government has directed all staff to return to the office and work "principally" from there, ending WFH options made available as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it have a negative impact on women's workforce participation?

Stories discussed this week:

• Early childhood educators to get 15% pay rise over next two years
• The Women’s Medal Tally following Day 12 of the Olympics
• Women lead Australia to most successful Olympics ever
• A businesswoman has pledged to invest $50m into women’s sport. Who is Michele Kang?
• ‘Being physically present’: The NSW government has ordered staff back to the office
• Will Albanese’s ‘good first steps’ lead to a lasting legacy?

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It’s Olympics Season, and Women’s Agenda has been closely following the amazing stories that have come out of the first week of the Paris 2024 Games. We share just a handful of wins - for more check out our Women’s Medal Tally: https://womensagenda.com.au/womens-medal-tally/

Plus: Rex Airlines has gone into administration. Could it have anything to do with the all-male board and all-male senior leadership team? Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley share more.

Stories included this week:

• A group of white dudes raised $4m for Kamala Harris. Hours later, their X account was suspended
• The two fastest women in human history: Mollie O’Callaghan pips Ariarne Titmus at the post
• The all-male board and leadership team of Rex Airlines is a problem
• Dr Jen Gunter: How Supplement Companies Gain Influence Through Sponsoring Podcasts

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We’ll also hear from the Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell in an exclusive interview with Women's Agenda journalist and podcast producer, Olivia Cleal. Sandell was a scientist and fierce climate activist before she began her political career in 2014. She’s a young leader, a mother and no doubt a force to be reckoned with in the Victorian Parliament.

Plus: what on Earth is "raw-dogging" and why is it all over social media?

Stories included this week:

• The key Olympic moments for women you won’t want to miss
• The three Olympians who can’t play sport in their country but are competing for Afghanistan
• Mary Hanna and the Australian equestrian team will make Olympic history in Paris
• How Aussie girls and women in skateboarding are capturing global attention ahead of the Olympics
• ‘We will fight. And together, we will win’: America’s big opportunity as Joe Biden quits presidential race and endorses Kamala Harris
• Don’t let more racism and misogyny get normalised during this campaign
• All the reasons why women aren’t ‘rawdogging’ anything

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We also bring you an interview with Women’s Agenda journalist Olivia Cleal and Queensland Premier Steven Miles. Last month, the Queensland government unveiled its Putting Queensland Kids First Action Plan - the Premier unpacks the $500 million project.

Stories discussed this week:

• ‘We don’t need you’: Serena Williams has no time for NFL player Harrison Butker
• Labor’s Ali France is running for her third election against Peter Dutton in Dickson
• Australia’s reminder to protect politics from violence

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We also look at Australia’s first national examination of filicide figures, and why we need to be examining this right now. Plus, the NDIS was under the microscope this week: how and why did sex work get approved for NDIS funding?

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Stories discussed this week:

• ‘Art is a lie’: Kirsha Kaechele confesses to replicated Picasso artworks in MONA’s Ladies Lounge
• Record number of women elected to UK parliament, with first female chancellor appointed
• 138 children killed by parents in 8 years. It’s ‘senseless’ but research shows opportunities to stop it
• The government wants to end gender-based violence in one generation but they have forgotten about children
• 75 years of NATO but little change for women’s representation
• How and why did sex work get approved for NDIS funding?

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Plus, what the US presidential debate says about all of us. We talk through all the latest stories from the week.

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Some of the stories discussed this week below!

Author Jessie Tu on the inspiration behind her highly anticipated second novel, The Honeyeater

Paid parental leave for grandparents? Sweden has just introduced the world-first policy

More time spent arguing who’s better at golf than answering childcare question

As a young American woman, the presidential debate was an insult to my future

Labor purports to be a party exemplifying diverse leadership? Suspending Fatima Payman contradicts that entirely

‘My conscience leaves me no choice’: Fatima Payman quits Labor Party

UK’s likely next PM attacked as ‘part time’ for wanting Friday nights with kids

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Also in the week that Julian Assange came home to Australia, we discuss some of the women who've been instrumental in his plight including Jennifer Robinson and Stella Assange.

You can subscribe to our daily update here. This week's episode of The Crux is produced by Allison Ho, with Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley talking through the stories.

Stories discussed this week include:

Is it ‘indefensible’? Sam Mostyn to receive $214,000 more than predecessor

Victorian nurses and midwives to receive 28 per cent pay rise in massive deal

‘Are you even a serious interviewer?’ Sarah Ferguson meets a far-right congresswoman and shows how to stay cool in the face of personal attacks

Jen Robinson and Stella Assange: The women who worked to bring Julian Assange home

Senator Fatima Payman says she is not a ‘token representative of diversity’ as she crosses the floor over Palestine motion

Prepared to ‘go to war’ and quit the balance myth? These founders want you

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Also today, we go through some findings from WGEA on the gender pay gap in the Commonwealth public sector, and how it compares with Australia’s private sector. Plus: Peter Dutton has unveiled his nuclear energy plan. Will it convince voters?

Stories discussed this week:

• Jacinda Ardern heads new empathy and kindness program for global political leaders
• ‘She wasn’t meant to live’: Swimmer Alexa Leary has qualified for the Paralympics
• Coalition talks ‘hope’ while outlining plan for building seven nuclear reactors
• The public sector has a smaller gender pay pap than the private sector, but women are still earning much less
• ‘Disgusting’: Woman in Geraldton faces trial for stealing $10 packet of period products

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.

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In today's episode, Tarla Lambert and Olivia Cleal discuss the recent election of Claudia Sheinbaum as the President of Mexico, and what it means for women's representation worldwide. Also this week, Women's Agenda launched its latest report in partnership with CommBank Women in Focus exploring women-led businesses - we unpack the findings here.

Stories discussed this week:

• Ego men, yes men, convicted men and why we need more women leading
• Molly Baz featured as first pregnant woman on cereal box
• How women are defying the odds to build successful businesses in Australia’s economy: Report
• Evonne Goolagong Cawley honours Lydia Williams in perfect farewell on home soil

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The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.

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All eyes are on Rafah, following a devastating Israeli Military attack in Gaza that killed at least 45 Palestinians. We take a look at the latest from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and how world leaders are responding.

Also this week, we learned Ariel Bombara alerted police three times to the threat of her father’s collection of 13 guns, just weeks before he shot and killed a mother and daughter in Western Australia. Coming forward for the first time since the incident, she says she felt “let down” by the police. So where is the system going wrong - and what needs to be done about it?

Content warning: This podcast episode contains content that some listeners may find distressing, including references to violence. If you need support, please contact:

• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
• Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491
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Stories discussed this week:

• Aussie sailor Lisa Blair becomes first person to solo sail around New Zealand in under 17 days
• ‘A nation first’: Jacinta Allan announces new parliamentary secretary role to change men’s behaviour
• ‘I did everything I could’: Daughter of gunman that killed two women in WA feels ‘let down’ by police
• Trump guilty. First former US president convicted of felony crimes
• ‘This horror must stop’: Israeli airstrikes leave devastation in Rafah

Many refugee families are left without the basics they need to survive this winter. A donation to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) provides these families with basic essentials such as food, housing, medication, legal support and holistic healthcare. Make a tax-deductible donation to the ASRC’S Winter Appeal, and give refugees and people seeking asylum a hand up as they rebuild their lives. Donate today at asrc.org.au/donate

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.

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Plus: everybody is talking about Baby Reindeer, the British hit show on Netflix. But a controversial interview on Piers Morgan’s YouTube show with Richard Gadd’s alleged stalker has raised some interesting questions. Thank you for listening.

Stories discussed this week:

• ‘Long overdue’: NSW government proposes new bail laws for domestic violence offenders
• David Trone spent $60 million and still couldn’t defeat Angela Alsobrooks
• What’s in the federal budget for women? This is what you need to know
• The key wins for women’s health in the budget
• What advocacy groups are saying about this year’s budget
• Limited support for ‘Crisis’ of domestic and family violence
• Where are women in the ‘Future Made in Australia’ plan?
• The dollars women could save this year following the Federal Budget
• ‘Leave me alone please’: The alleged real-life Martha from ‘Baby Reindeer’ denies stalking claims

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.

Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

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Ahead of next week’s budget announcement, Tarla Lambert and Olivia Cleal discuss the latest call for Australians to have more babies to combat a decline in the country’s population growth. Plus, we ask how the media can do better when it comes to racial stereotypes.

Stories discussed this week:

• ‘A great mathematical achievement’: Two high school students have solved an ‘impossible’ maths problem
• How young women will benefit from the new prac placement payment and changes to HECS-HELP debt
• It’s going to take a lot more than financial help to convince me to have a baby for the country
• Melbourne private school boys rank female students according to attractiveness
• Sky News’ humiliation of Keegan Payne is a lesson for the media on ‘balanced’ storytelling

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.

Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

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Part of the government’s announcement following the national cabinet was to target young men and boys’ attitudes towards women and girls. We look at a recent study that shows just how dangerous online toxic masculinity can be for male students, as sexist behaviours targeted at female teachers are on the rise.

Don’t worry - we haven’t forgotten the wins that have come out of what has otherwise been a very heavy news week. Nicole Kidman has become the first Australian to win the AFI Life Achievement Award, plus some big news for a female-founded tech company

Stories discussed this week:

• Cyan and Collis Ta’eed achieve a $375.2 million exit, proving you can build a massive business and a life
• Nicole Kidman becomes first Aussie to win AFI Life Achievement Award
• It’s in our ‘national interest’ to deal with this: PM unveils $925 million over 5 years to help women escape violence
• Social media’s ‘feedback loop’ is a barrier for girls pursuing a career in STEM: UNESCO report
• Male students are exhibiting frequent sexist behaviour towards their teachers, new study shows

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If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit http://www.ntv.org.au.

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The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.

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This week, we also talk about Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s strong words on family and domestic violence, plus – is Australia in a ‘baby drought’, and what does this mean for future generations?

Stories discussed this week:

• Beyoncé is the first Black woman to reach No.1 on the Billboard country album chart
• WA government to provide free period products in public primary schools
• ‘Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins’: Justice Michael Lee delivers judgement on Lehrmann v Network Ten defamation trial
• Jacinta Allan says violence against women is the ‘number one law and order issue’ in Australia
• How Australia has created the perfect storm for a baby drought

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.

Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

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On this week's episode of The Crux, we also discuss Serena Williams' venture capital fund that has helped 14 startups reach unicorn status, extraordinary developments in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, plus some exciting wins in Australia and around the world to get you through the weekend!

Stories discussed this week:

• Victorian public sector workers to get paid reproductive and period leave
• 2500 older Swiss women just landed a massive climate victory
• Serena Williams has invested in 14 startups that have now reached unicorn status
• MONA’s women-only lounge discriminated against a man by refusing his entry, tribunal rules
• If ‘building rapport’ means paying for sex, drugs and a $361 steak, then there is something seriously wrong with the Australian media

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.

Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

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Also this week, Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley chat about the appointment of Sam Mostyn as Australia’s next governor-general, free contraception in Canada, an unusual economic win for women, plus why everyone in Japan will be named ‘Sato’ in 500 years’ time.

Stories discussed this week:

• Canada’s government to offer free contraception to millions of women 
• Samantha Mostyn AO appointed as Australia’s next governor-general
• Humility, grace, intellect: Sam Mostyn is an inspired choice for governor-general
• Australian woman reported to be one of four foreign aid workers killed in Israeli air strike 
• ‘Larger than life’: Tributes flow for Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and her outstanding legacy
• Women in Australia set to inherit $3.2 trillion in the country’s largest wealth transfer: Research
• Oppressive marriage laws in Japan might see everyone named Sato in 500 years’ time

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.

Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley also discuss the so-called woman problem in the Liberal party and what they are - or aren’t - doing about it. Plus, we break down Mary Wooldridge’s National Press Club Address on Australia’s gender pay gaps.

Stories included this week:

• Ultrarunner Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to finish the toughest run in the world
• Retired at 17, world champion at 40: Deanna Stellato-Dudek becomes oldest woman to win skating world title
• National milestone as abortion officially decriminalised in every state and territory in Australia
• Why has the Liberal party kept quiet about its new women’s network?
• Tim Wilson’s back: The Liberal Party’s missed opportunities for preselection progress
• ‘Gender card’ is ‘grievance narrative’ says man who replaced Anne Ruston on Liberal’s SA senate ticket
• To close the gender pay gap, we must ‘reimagine’ what senior leaders look like: Mary Wooldridge
• ‘Fighting medical misogyny’: New Centre to address inequities in health and medicine

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.

Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also this week: some desperate changes needed for pregnant and parent employees in Australian workplaces, plus alarming rates of online abuse targeted at elite sportswomen.

Stories discussed this week include:

• Ireland’s PM admits he’s no longer the best person for the job. Others could learn from him
• ‘Rare courage’: Bridget Archer wins prestigious prize for political leadership
• These are 2024’s happiest countries. How does gender factor into it?
• New report urges major changes in workplace conditions for pregnant women
• Nine in 10 elite sportswomen have experienced gendered online harm: Research
• Women are constantly sexualised in sport. Here are just 6 examples

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.

Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also this week, we chat about potential changes for WFH employees, P!NK's success in New Zealand, plus - is it really women who are the emotional ones in politics?

Content warning: This episode contains references some listeners may find distressing.

If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services.

If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit http://www.ntv.org.au.

Feeling worried or no good? No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. Speak to a 13YARN Crisis Supporter, call 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Stories discussed this week:

1800RESPECT launches video counselling service for domestic violence support

Pink becomes first female artist to headline Eden Park in Auckland, drawing record crowd

Women shouldn’t fear murder on a run. Samantha Murphy’s case must be the last straw

The traditional 9am-5pm hours could be scrapped for WFH employees. What will it mean for women?

Bob Katter erupts at Ross Cadell in a verbal confrontation but it’s women who are ‘too emotional’?

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.

Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert also discuss how gender equality could actually be going backwards based on new data, plus a historic announcement from the Albanese government on superannuation and paid parental leave.

Stories included this week:

France becomes first country to enshrine abortion rights into the constitution

The solidarity of two women from across party lines has rattled the old guard. That can only be a good thing.

Sam Kerr called a police officer a ‘stupid white bastard’. Is ‘reverse racism’ a real thing?

Progress on gender equality went backwards in 2023, according to Financy Women’s Index

‘Historic reform’: Government to pay super to parents on paid parental leave

The Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.

Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One such woman elected at the 2022 Federal Election was Dr Sophie Scamps, who ran as a community independent in the seat of MacKellar in Sydney and is now commonly known as a Teal.

Dr Scamps is a GP turned climate activist, political candidate and now key part of the crossbench of the 47th Parliament Australia.

She has played a key role in negotiating on pivotal legislation over the past two years, and particularly in pushing for more integrity and greater respect for women in parliament. Some of her key conversations include pushing for an end to "jobs for mates" in politics, and she has also introduced a bill to end childhood obesity.

She spoke about "listening" being the key to her election success during her first parliamentary speech, where she called for the government to declare a climate emergency and more investment in renewable energy.

Dr Scamps joined Women's Agenda's Co Founder Angela Priestley for a conversation on domestic issues, in one with International Women's Day. During this discussion we discuss women's safety, the impacts of climate change on women, women's health and of course integrity in Parliament.

Thanks for listening.

And please join us again tomorrow, for a latest take through the biggest stories of the week.

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