The winners: Women in NSW local government awards

Councillors and staff honoured.

7 March, 2017

Victorian councils leading the way on domestic violence leave

Cormann under fire.

12 December, 2016

Ousted Victorian councillor launches broadside at Premier after council elections

Shock exits, election complaints, more women

1 November, 2016

A piecemeal approach to gender equality in the APS

Whole-of-agency approach needed.

23 September, 2016

APS begins long journey back to leading on gender equality

Cash reveals new strategy.

28 April, 2016

Does enterprise bargaining (still) work for women in the public sector?

Workplace conditions that help women are too easily sacrificed in enterprise bargaining.

10 March, 2016

App for domestic violence victims a success

Daisy app is updated to make it more accessible.

14 September, 2015

Pioneering program aims to increase number of female councillors in NSW

NSW local government elections 2016 could have more female candidates.

9 September, 2015

Paid parental leave: are public sector women the real target?

Fear over entitlements in maternity leave overhaul.

2 June, 2015

Low cost MBAs for women managers in government

The Navy sends one of their top managers.

15 April, 2015

Nurturing female leaders

Women must articulate their achievements.

12 January, 2015

Australian councils employ equality

By Lilia Guan   The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) said there has been a strong drive for equality in the workplace.   In an interview with Government News, Darriea Turley, national president of ALGWA and councillor at Broken Hill City Council said local councils from Australia were implementing policies to ensure a sustainable […]

8 December, 2010

YoWiLG gains momentum

By Angela Dorizas Local government’s campaign to increase the representation of women in senior levels of the sector is gaining momentum, with some already proclaiming the Year of Women in Local Government (YoWiLG) campaign to be a huge success. Women currently account for fewer than 30 per cent of councillors, 20 per cent of senior […]

26 May, 2010

Grants for women in government

By Staff Writer Women in government have been reminded to submit their applications for the 2010 Women’s Leadership Grants. Launched at the 2009 Premier’s Women’s Summit in Melbourne last month, the $500,000 grants program aims to increase the capacity of women to participate in decision making and leadership opportunities, increase diversity among Victoria’s female leaders […]

12 November, 2009