Great news! ARC has announced National Interest Test statements will now be considered by assessors (not ARC CEO) as part of the normal peer review process. No more NIT-picking…for schemes starting tomorrow (1 Dec), incl. #DiscoveryProjects #DP24 🔗arc.gov.au/news-publicati…

“I formed a clear view that there was a reasonable prospect of conviction and this is a view I still hold today,” Shane Drumgold ACT Director of Public Prosecutions. “Ms. Higgins has faced a level of personal attack that I have not seen in over twenty years of doing this work.”

ICYM the 📻 version of 'This Week' ... It's here! (and really worth a listen) - Higgins V Lehrmann w/ Prof Anastasia Powell - Is Xi's grip slipping? w/ Michael Schuman - The Voice debate explodes w/ Lorena Allam Find it where you get podcasts or here: abc.net.au/radio/programs…

Sexual offence trials often involve "the deployment of “classic” cross-examination tactics which are underpinned by deeply problematic assumptions about what a “real” rape looks like, and how a “genuine” rape victim would act." hubs.la/Q01tXR2m0

A great policy role for someone committed to making a positive difference: Senior Policy Officer - Evaluation (VPSG5) | CareersVic careers.vic.gov.au/job/senior-pol…

Attending meetings with the Our Watch Board Directors for the past few days in Sydney has been amazing 🙏😊 with Phil Lambert Patty Kinnersly CEO Prof Anastasia Powell @moobaulch

Are we happy with the way we report our experiences of sexual violence? Our research team is inviting responses to a survey on reporting sexual violence in Victoria, Australia and we need your help. rmit.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4S…

On Monday night, we launched it into the world. Tomorrow night, it'll be launched into your homes. My face will be on your screens once more, surrounded by other survivors, educators, and incredible people. 🧵

We are delighted to announce Karen Iles as Board Director! Karen is a Dharug woman, lawyer, consultant, board director & victim-survivor advocate who has advocated strongly about failures of the justice system in cases of #ViolenceAgainstWomen.

Want to prevent #ViolenceAgainstWomen & girls with disabilities? We’re collaborating with @WDVTweet to design & develop resources. If you work in the disability or primary prevention of violence sectors, we want to hear from you! bit.ly/3NhR9HJ

Today is #InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay! If you want to learn more about supporting trans, gender diverse and non-binary people, Transgender Victoria | TGV offer information, training and resources to help you get started. Head to their page for more information.

Fantastic 2-day workshop at Google... feeling very fortunate to connect with such inspiring scholars and some amazing Googlers!

On #SaferInternetDay let's acknowledge we need a national conversation on the impact of TFGBV in India today. One of the ways it can have a positive impact is if we structure the conversation around a policy framework: news9live.com/technology/fea… Bumble The Dialogue

An article in The Conversation from the A team. Prof Anastasia Powell Prof Asher Flynn and Adrian Scott. Whether of politicians, pop stars or teenage girls, sexualised deepfakes are on the rise. They hold a mirror to our sexist world theconversation.com/whether-of-pol…

"Former senator Natasha Stott Despoja to lead South Australia's domestic violence royal commission" - an excellent appointment to an incredibly important position! What an opportunity for real change for women's safety and equality Natasha Stott Despoja abc.net.au/news/2024-03-0…

🗞️💔 "Between July & September 2023 over 50K Australians applied for the Escaping Violence Payment, & more than 50 per cent of applicants were rejected. I can assure you that these 50 per cent of applicants were also living in violence" womensagenda.com.au/latest/too-man…

The #media can play a role in ending #ViolenceAgainstWomen in Australia. Accurate, safe and respectful reporting is the first step. Find more tips and resources for journalists on our website bit.ly/2rHChfy

Our first issue for 2024 has been published and is available online and in print. All articles written by Australian and New Zealander authors are open access! Check out Vol. 57, Issue 1 here shorturl.at/hmwX3

Our article 'Digital harassment and abuse: Experiences of sexuality and gender minority adults' was among the first cross-national surveys to show that transgender and LGB+ folk experienced significantly higher rates of tech abuse than cis-het men & women: buff.ly/49ZHUWj

Today is the International Transgender Day of Visibility #TDOV. Today we celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the discrimination and violence that many trans people face in our communities. Find out more: buff.ly/3vrTACq