Labor's Additional $158 million Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Package
NSW Labor Leader, Michael Daley, has today announced that Labor will provide an extra 200 specialist domestic violence housing places for women and children, as part of an additional $158 million package, if elected in March.
Read moreTribute to Ann Symonds
It is with great regret that I acknowledged the passing of Ann Symonds, a member of the Legislative Council from 1982 to 1998 and hero to Labor women.
Read moreSaint Paul's College Bill 2018
I spoke on a bill to reform the governance structures at Saint Paul's College.
Read moreHarm minimisation in vulnerable communities
A question on harm minimisation approaches targeted to marginalised communities
Read moreSt Paul's College
A question on reform at St Paul's College at the University of Sydney.
Read moreYet another Berejiklian backflip - this time it is key domestic violence services
Jo Haylen has joined calls for an investigation into the suspended tender process for the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) as the Berejiklian Government embarks on yet another backflip on one of its signature policies.
Read moreWomen are erased from the physics syllabus
The new Higher School Certificate (HSC) physics syllabus references 25 scientists a total of 56 times, but does not mention female physicists or their contributions to the science.
Read moreAmending the St Andrews Act 1998
A question on notice to the Minister for Education regarding the St Andrews Act 1998.
Read moreWorld Breastfeeding Week
Today marks the end of World Breastfeeding Week—an international celebration of breastfeeding, and the health of babies and mothers.
Read moreSafe Access Zones
The passage of the Safe Access to Reproductive Health Clinics bill is a huge step forward for women in this state. It will mean that women seeking reproductive medical services, including abortion, will be able to do so with dignity, free from harassment.
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