By Stephanie Bastiaan

With the Victorian Parliament resuming this week, it’s a good time to reflect on the highs and lows of the recent Victorian election, and the lay of the land as Victoria begins a new parliamentary year.

Victorians will vote in the state’s election this coming Saturday 26 November. There are many important issues to consider in terms of parties’ policy positions, but key on our radar is the question: Where do the parties stand on women’s sex-based rights?

By Rachael Wong

The vicious demonisation of Warringah Liberal candidate Katherine Deves is the latest attempt to silence women who speak out about the impact of harmful gender policies and practices on women’s sex-based rights and the welfare of children.