@WLIAus

We fundamentally believe in #genderequality and the value of more diverse female leaders. Some of our work: @PathwaysToPolitics #PanelPledge #WomenForMedia

 Melbourne, Australia
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Joined August 2013
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Pathways to Politics@Pathways_UoM19 Mar 2024
Are you a #FirstNations woman with a passion for politics? Join our free info session about the opportunities offered by #PathwaysToPolitics for Women in all Australian states & territories. Register ➡ pathwaystopolitics.org.au/20… 1/2
Photos of 3 First Nations Women and the words "Pathways to politics for First Nations women, Online information session, 26 March 7.30pm AEDT

ALT Photos of 3 First Nations Women and the words "Pathways to politics for First Nations women, Online information session, 26 March 7.30pm AEDT

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Women's Leadership Institute Australia retweeted
Pathways to Politics@Pathways_UoM6 Mar 2024
🚀 Applications are now open for the 2024 #PathwaysToPolitics for Women program! Open to women across Australia, fully funded. Apply: pathwaystopolitics.org.au #WomenInPolitics #auspol @UniMelb @WLIAus @QUT @UNSWLaw @cdu_ni @UniofAdelaide @UniCanberra @uwanews @UTAS_
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Important research from WLIA Fellow @andrea_carson et al about non-quota measures for retaining women in politics!
Andrea Carson@andrea_carson8 Feb 2024
With victorian local govt elections approaching in Oct - how do you get more women in politics to achieve the state govt goal of gender parity? Here's our research with some answers. protect-au.mimecast.com/s/CU… @WLIAus @leahruppanner
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The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand
@ConversationEDU26 Feb 2024
For the first time, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency named specific companies – not just industries – and their gender pay gaps. As @economistange (@MonashUni) + @leonora_risse (@UniCanberra) write, this is set to pressure employers to take action. theconversation.com/qantas-p…

QANTAS pays women 37% less, Telstra and BHP 20%. Fifty years after equal pay laws, we still have a...

The naming for the first time of specific companies, not just industries, and what they pay their male and female workers is set to pressure employers to take action.

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Women's Leadership Institute Australia retweeted
carol schwartz@cazzmelbourne26 Feb 2024
QANTAS pays women 37% less, Telstra and BHP 20%. Fifty years after equal pay laws, we still have a long way to go ⁦@WLIAus⁩ ⁦@WomensAgenda⁩ ⁦@GIWLkings⁩ theconversation.com/qantas-p…

QANTAS pays women 37% less, Telstra and BHP 20%. Fifty years after equal pay laws, we still have a...

The naming for the first time of specific companies, not just industries, and what they pay their male and female workers is set to pressure employers to take action.

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carol schwartz@cazzmelbourne27 Jan 2024
Busting myths about women in the workplace | McKinsey ⁦@WLIAus⁩ mckinsey.com/featured-insigh…

Busting myths about women in the workplace

Professional women’s progress feels painfully slow. At this point, what’s really holding women back? We look at the biggest myths about women in the workplace.

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Another important and award-winning article from @WLIAus Fellow Prof Andrea Carson finds that the public are open to non-quota measures to help women get in to politics across three countries US, Canada and Australia
Andrea Carson@andrea_carson23 Jan 2024
Our latest article on women in politics: Understanding Public Support for Policies Aimed at Gender Parity in Politics: A Cross-National Experimental Study | Canadian Journal of Political Science/Revue canadienne de science politique | Cambridge Core - bit.ly/3SuDW1Y
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It's a very exciting day! Do you know a woman in WA or Tas who should apply next year? 😮Tap her on the shoulder – she can submit an expression of interest here ➡️ lnkd.in/gTHhBKm5

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Pathways to Politics@Pathways_UoM29 Nov 2023
📢 We're thrilled to announce #PathwaysToPolitics will go fully national in 2024 with new programs launching at The University of Western Australia & University of Tasmania! 👉pathwaystopolitics.org.au/WA… @WLIAus @UTAS_ @uwanews
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Pathways to Politics@Pathways_UoM13 Nov 2023
Witnessing our 2023 cohort deliver their speeches in Parliament last week was a momentous occasion, showcasing the power of women's voices in shaping our nation's future. We are so incredibly impressed and proud of this remarkable group! 💛💪 #WomenInPolitics #auspol
A group of smiling, diverse women pose in parliamentary chamber. Some are sitting in green leather seats, some are standing.

ALT A group of smiling, diverse women pose in parliamentary chamber. Some are sitting in green leather seats, some are standing.

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carol schwartz@cazzmelbourne5 Nov 2023
BlackRock study finds gender-balanced companies outperform peers via @FT @WLIAus @GIWLkings @sammostyn @CEWAus on.ft.com/3MS8BmT
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🏆 Celebrating Claudia Goldin🌟We applaud Harvard's Prof Goldin, the 3rd woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences! Her groundbreaking research on gendered wage inequality reshaped our understanding of the gender pay gap. Brava! 👏👩‍🔬 bbc.com/news/business-670454…

Nobel economics prize awarded to Claudia Goldin for work on women's pay

American Claudia Goldin is only the third woman to receive the prestigious economics prize.

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A huge congratulations to WLIA Fellow @andrea_carson for winning the Leon Weaver award at @APSAtweets 2022 for the Best Conference Paper in representation and electoral systems!
Andrea Carson@andrea_carson9 Oct 2023
It arrived!!! ❤️ Super thrilled to win the Leon Weaver award at @APSA 2022 for the best paper in representation and electoral systems with my fabulous colleagues @leahruppanner @tim_gravelle and Lia Costa. #montreal was a brilliant meeting. @APSAtweets @latrobe @WLIAus
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Andrea Carson@andrea_carson9 Oct 2023
It arrived!!! ❤️ Super thrilled to win the Leon Weaver award at @APSA 2022 for the best paper in representation and electoral systems with my fabulous colleagues @leahruppanner @tim_gravelle and Lia Costa. #montreal was a brilliant meeting. @APSAtweets @latrobe @WLIAus
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We're very proud to have contributed to #GenderCompass by @PlanAustralia & @RebeccaHuntley2 that launched today. A groundbreaking tool guiding how we communicate w/ 6 different segments of the Australian public on gender equality. Explore it here: plan.org.au/our-work/gender-…
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Exciting news: WLIA Fellow @danielleiwood has been appointed Chair of the Productivity Commission! @ozprodcom Congratulations, Danielle! Your extraordinary contributions inspire us all. 👏 #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality afr.com/politics/federal/dan…

New PC boss backs raising the GST and universal childcare

Incoming Productivity Commission boss Danielle Wood has expressed support for slashing spending and raising taxes.

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🎧 Elevate your leadership game with Carol Schwartz, the driving force behind WLIA. Join her on the @highflyerspod as she shares her inspiring journey – from NY startups to reshaping boardrooms to changing the face of Australian politics for women. Listen: curiositycenter.xyz/podcast/…
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🎉Exciting News!🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Michelle Evans @DilinDuwa & Stacey Ong as the newest WLIA Fellows! We're excited to amplify their extraordinary work! Read more: wlia.org.au/post/wlia-celebr… #GenderEquality #FemaleLeadership
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This Friday, don't miss distinguished scholar and WLIA Fellow Prof Cordelia Fine deliver the 2023 Fay Gale Lecture, "Battle of the Sex Differences: Where to Begin?" 🎟️ All Invited, livestream available 👉 Register: socialsciences.org.au/events… #genderequality @AcadSocSci

Battle of the Sex Differences: Where to begin? | Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia

2023 Fay Gale Lecture: Presented by Professor Cordelia Fine Battle of the Sex Differences: Where to begin? Date: Friday 25 August Time: 5.30 - 7.00pm AEST L ...

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🚀 Breaking barriers for women in space! 🌌 WLIA Fellow @EliseInTheWoods and Sarah Furman's article highlights the urgent need for embedding diversity and inclusion in the sector 👉 ow.ly/QheX50Pvxqr

Breaking boundaries to reimagine space is crucial | Griffith Asia Insights

SARAH FURMAN AND ELISE STEPHENSON | The Deputy Head of NASA, Pam Melroy, was clear in telling her Australian audience in early 2023

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If we want to maintain & improve democracy, we need to support new & diverse leaders in a non-partisan way. "We know...that having more women parliamentarians, regardless of their political persuasion, improves public health outcomes..." @Pathways_UoM europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/…

Democracy Support for New and Different Politicians - European Democracy Hub

The biggest democratic reforms and innovations, like citizen assemblies and quadratic voting, require courageous and humble politicians.

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