Gender

The Human Rights Commission's report was tabled in the Senate six weeks ago. Since then, there has been no substantive discussion in parliament about the report. Tony Abbott used traditional silencing techniques – attack, shoot the messenger and then ignore the message. These techniques have been effective; they have taken…

Julia Hartley-Brewer claims Chrissie Hynde has offended the Sisterhood. What Sisterhood? Like the Siren, Banshee and other female mythical monsters, this notion of a "Sisterhood" is a myth. By saying what she thinks, Chrissie Hynde may have offended some feminists. So what? Many others used Hynde's comments as an opportunity…

While we celebrate the outcome of the Irish referendum on same-sex marriage and await our own inevitable reform, let us not forget the 75 countries with criminal laws against sexual activity by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex people. In particular, let us not forget the countries where homosexuality may…

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission's new initiative, 'Male Champions of Change', will bring together some of Victoria's most influential male leaders in government, the community sector and the corporate world. The initiative is based on a national program established by the federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick.…

The Human Rights Commission's report The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention was tabled in parliament two months ago. The 315-page report provided compelling first-hand evidence of the negative impact that prolonged immigration detention has on children's mental and physical health. The report also made 16 recommendations. Since the…

We should not let Jackie Lambie off the hook for her inappropriate "well hung" comments. She should be criticised for her silly sexist remarks. However, Kim Napier and Dave Noonan should also be rebuked for their sexist questions. Would they have asked a male politician about his relationship status and…