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Look, I know we shouldn’t be shocked by the truly prehistoric musings of Sam Newman anymore.
But his victim-blaming comments following Ralph Carr's rape conviction are more than just offensive; they expose exactly why Australia needs a dedicated minister for gender equality. Rita Nasr shares this take.
In better news today, more women will be given support to launch into traditionally male-dominated industries, with the Federal Government announcing a $4 million boost to help small businesses recruit, retain and support female workers.
In another corner of parliament, the Greens are calling for a $4.6 billion investment into social housing, warning that thousands of women and children escaping violence are being turned away from crisis accommodation or left with nowhere safe to go.
Meanwhile, police are investigating after a woman and a man were found dead at a home in Charleville on Thursday.While the circumstances are still being established, the tragedy comes as Australia continues to grapple with an unrelenting toll of family violence.
And finally, thousands of men are gathering each week through When No One’s Watching (WNOW) to exercise, connect and have conversations that often don’t happen elsewhere. The group is building a new model of masculinity. (Partner content- thanks to Medibank for supporting this series!)
Have an excellent weekend!
Tarla Lambert-Patel
Editor in Chief & Co Founder
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When politicians ask “why didn’t she just leave?”, they’re ignoring that unaffordable housing, rising rents, and crisis and transitional housing shortages leave women and children with nowhere to go.
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Larissa Waters
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Greens leader Senator Larissa Waters is calling on women’s safety ministers, who are meeting today, to deliver more funding for social housing.
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‘Drop your body armour’: The men’s group creating space for honest conversations
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When No One’s Watching (WNOW) was founded by David Eccles and Tadhg Kennelly to help men build genuine connetions.
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Greens call for $4.6 billion social housing investment to keep women and children safe
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The Greens have issued a call for $4.6 billion to be invested into social housing to support the thousands of women and children. Read more +
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Sam Newman’s comments about Ralph Carr cement case for gender equality ministerial portfolio
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Casual comments about rape survivors reflect the same attitudes that continue to fuel violence against women across Australia. Read more +
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$4 million funding boost to help women build careers in male-dominated small businesses
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A small business program will receive $4 million in funding to support women’s careers in male-dominated industries, including IT and trades. Read more +
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Woman and man found dead in Charleville home, investigation underway
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A 23-year-old woman and 45-year-old man were found dead inside a rural Queensland home in what police suspect is a murder-suicide. Read more +
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The number of small businesses expected to take part in the She Means program, supporting women’s careers in male-dominate industries.
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$4 million to help women build careers in small business in male-dominated industries
$4 million has been invested in a small business program designed to support women’s careers in male-dominated industries, including IT, financial services, energy and trades. The funding has been delivered by the Albanese government for the She Means program.
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