Women

The Liberal Government has failed to introduce new residential tenancy laws to protect victims of domestic violence – more than 600 days after promising it would.

As students head into O-Week or return to university this month, NSW Labor is reinforcing its commitment to ending sexual assault and harassment on campus.

A question on notice to the Minister for Police and Minister for Emergency Services regarding sexual harassment complaints and the NSW Police Force.

A question on notice to the Minister for Health regarding sexual assault and harassment at NSW public hospitals.

A question on notice to the Minister for Education regarding gender in school enrolments.

Jo Haylen MP has welcomed today’s release of the Broderick Cultural Renewal report, which lays bare the misogyny and toxic culture in residential colleges at the University of Sydney.

Labor Member for Summer Hill today cautiously welcomed the introduction of long-awaited legislative reforms of governance arrangements at St Johns College at the University of Sydney. 

Over the past 48 hours, news feeds across the globe have been filled with two simple words, "Me too"—women sharing personal stories of sexual harassment, abuse, violence and rape. It makes for harrowing reading, but it is a deeply personal reminder of the extent of the sexualised violence women face. Unsurprisingly, many tell of harassment in the workplace. 

Question on Notice to the Minister for Counter Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans Affairs regarding women in prison in NSW.

Few women have had as great an impact on the Australian labour movement than Barbara Murphy, AO.

Barbara was a much-loved and highly effective educator, working in Sydney schools for more than 25 years before joining the NSW Teachers Federation, where she served as both senior vice-president and deputy president.