'I felt unimportant': women beg inquiry for real change An overdue national inquiry into women's health has been flooded with submissions on trauma, pain, medical misogyny and lack of care following childbirth. AAP · Oct 10
Uni boss Bishop rejects allegations of 'godlike powers' A former Liberal minister is facing increasing pressure to resign as the head of a top university, as she rejects allegations of bullying and bad behaviour. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
Australian retail lobby groups refuse to disclose amount of funding from tobacco and vaping industries Representatives for convenience and grocery stores tell Senate inquiry details of any funding were commercial in confidence The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2023
The tobacco industry claims smoking reforms fuel the black market. Health experts say this is wrong Proposed changes such as plain packaging for vapes and individual cigarette warnings come under microscope at Senate hearing The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023
Accessible abortion, contraception incentives and Telehealth extensions: What a long-awaited report means for your health care The inquiry has recommended significant changes to Australia's health system for reproductive and sexual health care. ABC News · May 25, 2023
New harassment laws to start late 2023 Federal legislation to enforce better protections against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace is one step closer to becoming law. AAP · Nov 25, 2022