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HISTORICAL FACTS: Women in media - Caught on Camera

‘Pretty birds and silly moos’: the women behind the Sex Discrimination Act

In the 50 years since equal rights for women were enshrined in UK law, the campaigners have been reduced to caricatures, or forgotten. But their struggle is worth remembering

The Guardian - UK

Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Female representation in the media, politics and workplaces will be examined at an annual Women in Media conference.

AAP

Women in media unconvinced by gender equality progress

Women working in the media are unconvinced about the progress of gender equality in the industry with many considering quitting their jobs.

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Walkleys board members resign amid tensions between union and awards foundation

A push to require that a majority of directors be independent of the MEAA causes acrimony. Plus: Nine defends running Clive Palmer ads

The Guardian - AU

Former ABC Chair Ita Buttrose Replaced As Speaker For Women In Media Event Amid Backlash

It follows numerous complaints — including from various high-profile female media figures — regarding the choice of Buttrose for the event.

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Women in media under-represented at senior levels

A deep dive into Australian media has revealed women hold just 30 per cent of CEO positions despite making up 49 per cent of the core workforce.

AAP

Victoria Smillie obituary

Other lives: Campaigner for the passing of the sex discrimination bill in the 1970s

The Guardian - UK

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Uncertain career aspirations for women in media

Survey finds pay inequality and lack of advancement.

The Canberra Times

Annabel Crabb serves up withering response over Kitchen Cabinet critique

ABC journalist offers 2,500 word defence in response to criticism of interview with Peter Dutton. Plus: Ita Buttrose’s last word

The Guardian - AU

PM says time to get ‘yes’ case rolling – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Why one-third of women in media are considering leaving

Survey reveals ongoing issues for women seeking advancement in Australia's media industry.

Newcastle Herald

One in three media women are thinking about quitting

Women in media are calling for better pay and career progress as a survey shows one in three are considering quitting their jobs in the industry.

AAP

'Mum would be proud': Journalist, maternal health advocate honoured

The former long-time journalist at The Canberra Times is now associate editor of Her Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Caroline Jones: groundbreaking Australian journalist and champion of women in media

Obituary: the journalist and broadcaster paved the way for women and became a passionate and generous mentor to young rural and regional reporters

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Caroline Jones: A girl from the bush who became a trail blazer

Caroline Jones is remembered as a warm and kind person with a wicked sense of humour, but perhaps her biggest legacy is the strides she made for women in media and television.

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