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I can’t begin to imagine how terrified children in fire affected areas are right now. But what I do know is, #BuddyBag’s are bags of hope & safety - in their own way, they help kids in need. If you know any families in need, please reach out to Alannah & Madeline Foundation. #AustraliaOnFire

Really excited to kick off a new year with BroadAgenda - the Emancipation of Men: Masculinjty at the Crossroads. Let’s get to it! #BATalkSeries

We have a bullying epidemic in Australia, whether it’s online, in schools, within families or workplaces, the culture of bullying continues. We must do whatever it takes to ensure young people can grow up in a safe & supportive environments. What happened to Quadan is appalling.

I can’t tell you how excited I am to have Jasiri Australia’s #GirlsTakeoverParliament Patron Natasha Stott Despoja and new Ambassador Virginia Haussegger AM speaking about gender equality and women in politics. These women are my inspirations and it’s incredible to be in the crowd with my team

A healthy democracy relies on a diverse media and a diversity of voices; our democracy is weakened by this decision. A statement from the National Press Club on the end of AAP npc.org.au/article/freedo…

“With the stroke of a pen, or a keyboard these days, you can change lives.” What a fantastic quote by Natasha Stott Despoja at BroadAgenda #IWD2020 #GirlsTakeoverParliament

Very proud! It’s amazing to see the continuing impacts of Jasiri Australia’s #GirlsTakeoverParliament. We can’t wait to see the your results Mele 👏 #FuturePolitician

This is a great investment in the organisations that work hard to help others. Thank you to our National Patron Not ScoMo for lending a hand to keep us serving the children of Australia during the pandemic 👏👏👏@podesta_lesley

As my father explained during his lifetime, a riot is the language of the unheard.

This 👇🏽 for all those who proclaim to be advocates & saviours. No need to brand yourself, just get on with it & also get out of the way of people saving themselves.

10 documentaries to watch docplay.com/articles/10-do…

Australians have been rightly horrified with what‘s happening in the US/Hong Kong. But, it’s important to recognise & hold accountable the police brutality that is a regular occurance within our own country. Acts of aggression, racism, violence and excuses can never be tolerated.

At today’s protest at the US Capitol Jenari Mitchell, 20, recited a poem about growing up in DC for the crowd. It was powerful. A little later she kindly agreed to recite it again for this video. (This is an abbreviated version. I’ll post full version link in the replies).

Committed to #GenderEquality & eliminating discrimination against women & girls. Natasha Stott Despoja is Australia’s #CEDAW candidate & only candidate from Oceania – she brings our regional perspective to advancing women & girls rights pmc.gov.au/cedaw-candidate #Natasha4CEDAW

It’s 100 years since the first woman was elected to an Australian parliament. Join Annabel Crabb as she gathers a cast of powerful parliamentary women who tell their side of the story. #WomenInParliamentAU coming in 2021. #ABCyours

Young women undertaking #JasiriAustralia training & willing to stand for parliament dropped from 95% to 35% following #BrittanyHiggins disclosure! Change must happen in #auspol Thank you for your ongoing commitment Caitlin Figueiredo #GenderEqualParliament

The current situation in Australia means women are being put off going into politics. Caitlin Figueiredo #GenderEqualParliament

Dr Liz Allen Caitlin Figueiredo Kieran Pender This. Something like <5% of MPs have any STEM education, or come from a background of no tertiary education. The vast majority only have arts, economics or law "qualifications". Having properly educated, & people who do / have done _real jobs_, as MPs would be great.

Visionary leaders do not just solve problems of the here and now, instead they lead with true long-term vision. According to activist Caitlin Figueiredo, Australia’s leaders are only at the start of this journey. Read more: canberratimes.com.au/story/7979422/…