Sex Self-ID laws are incompatible with efforts to end violence against women
By Stephanie Bastiaan
In October 2022, the Federal Government and state and territory governments released the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032.
Read moreHawthorn Football Club scandal: We need to talk about abortion coercion
By Stephanie Bastiaan
A review into the culture of AFL Hawthorn Football Club, which surfaced a couple of weeks ago, has raised serious allegations of bullying, abuse and racism from the club's hierarchy. The most harrowing accusation is that the partners of football players were pressured and coerced into terminating their pregnancies.
Read moreVale, Queen Elizabeth II: Here’s to a remarkable woman and a life lived in service
By Stephanie Bastiaan
One of the most enduring figures in modern history, it was hard to imagine a time without Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, as our Sovereign. Her quiet passing has left a void in the hearts of Australians and, indeed, around the world.
Read moreThe debate on ‘gender affirming’ care is long overdue
By Stephanie Bastiaan
Australia's 'gender affirming' model of care for treating patients with gender dysphoria will be tested with a landmark case in the NSW Supreme Court.
Read moreJacinta Nampijinpa Price: Bridging the gap for Indigenous women
By Stephanie Bastiaan
Black Lives Matter and violence against women are two issues regularly at the forefront of the national debate.
Read moreWhy has Victoria embraced an industry that trades in misogyny and violence?
By Stephanie Bastiaan
New South Wales model of decriminalisation and deregulation of prostitution has failed to protect workers in the sex industry while empowering profiteers and criminals, so why is Victoria going down the same path?
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