Already a Future Women? Sign in Culture 4 podcasts to help you understand Australian politics Being informed has never mattered more. By Sally Spicer Culture Being informed has never mattered more. By Sally Spicer Previous article 5 things the federal budget did for women, and 5 things it didn’t Next article Want to read more trans authors? Here’s a list to get you started Australia’s political system is complicated. Generally referred to as the Washminster System, it’s considered the lovechild of Washington DC and England’s Westminster style of government.Australian politics is also, for most, far removed from the realities of day-to-day life. Who has time to worry about what childish barbs are being thrown in the House of Representatives when you’re simultaneously trying to cook dinner for a grumpy 4-year-old and finish a conference call. You’ve hit the glass ceiling. And our paywall. Access member-only features by becoming a Red Member. Join the club Already a member? Sign in The Latest The Latest Mary Fowler is the Barbie Australia deserves By Sally Spicer The Latest 700 women return to work or training thanks to innovative program design By FW Leadership Why employers shouldn’t be scared of Respect@Work By Ruby Leahy Gatfield The Latest Four things you should know about Ajla Tomljanović By Bojana Kos Culture A complex royal legacy and a grim outlook for women By Emily Lienert Culture Meet the woman who changed Beyoncé’s mind with a tweet By Bojana Kos Culture Apropos of nothing: Four words to describe actress Emilia Clarke By Bojana Kos Culture Domestic violence wins don’t come easy, and finally there’s something to celebrate By Sally Spicer Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
