In a new 20-year report Diversity and Change in Australian Families by the Australian Institute of Family Studies it has been found that since 1981, the role of women within the family has changed significantly. "Since 1981 there has been a decline in the percentage of traditional male breadwinner couple families and a rise in […]

I apologise that I missed this when it was published. It is evident that Health Minister Tony Abbott has been fomenting this ill horror for some time. Women will be required to declare abortions on their Medicare paperwork under a plan being considered by the HoWARd Government. I can only assume that HoWARd (and others) […]

The Army – Patriarchal, hierarchical, unilateral. That’s how the Governor General wants to see the family. There are strict rules regulating gender and roles in the Military. In Australia women are still banned from direct combat roles. "To be eligible for service as a Commando (ECN079) you must be male. All Commando (ECN079) positions are […]

Howard told us that it was about trust "This election, ladies and gentlemen, will be about trust. Who do you trust to keep the economy strong, and protect family living standards? Who do you trust to keep interest rates low? Who do you trust to lead the fight on Australia’s behalf against international terrorism?" Bush […]

I have always been apprehensive of Tony Abbott’s ability to separate his arrogance, his faith and his portfolio since he took over the role of Health Minister from the clueless Kay Patterson. Now I am terrified. I’m not too old to remember the panic on the faces of my girlfriends as they asked around trying […]