Feminism, politics, and why we should listen to the heroes around us. My speech for International Women's Day for my old school, Willoughby Girls High School.

Gender inequality is the root cause of family and domestic violence and we won’t be able to stop violence until women achieve full equality in our workplaces, homes and society as a whole.

The findings of this report were not supported unanimously and I have significant concerns about recommendations that water down the system of decriminalisation.

This October I join thousands of Australians in paying my respects to the women we have lost and saluting the courageous women who have been diagnosed. Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the thousands of Pink Ribbon breakfasts happening across the country show that the community stands with you and we will continue to fight to find a cure.

Jo Haylen, the Member for Summer Hill, will host a breakfast next Monday to acknowledge and remember women affected by breast cancer, with all proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

The Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen, has given her inaugural speech to the NSW State Parliament. 

Labor candidate for Summer Hill Councillor Jo Haylen has welcomed news that a number of inner city women’s shelters will continue to operate, as the Liberals reverse a decision to strip funding – but says this funding must also be restored to other services facing closure in Summer Hill and across the state.

Councillor Jo Haylen today joined young women from the T20 Blast- Girls Only to celebrate their success so far with renowned Australian cricketer, Alyssa Healy.

The NSW Opposition is today pushing for the Baird Liberal Government’s controversialGoing Home, Staying Home reforms to be debated in NSW Parliament – as the reforms put the future of 20 specialist homelessness services in inner Sydney at risk.

The NSW Labor Opposition has today condemned the Baird Liberal Government’s ‘Going Home, Staying Home’ reforms, which will force over 80 specialist homelessness services across NSW to close their doors – including shelters supporting Aboriginal women.