Pru Goward
Pru Goward is a former Liberal NSW government minister and sex discrimination commissioner.
Opinion
Federal politics
An independent inquiry into a personal tragedy - be careful what you wish for
Any inquiry with links to the allegations against the Attorney-General will be hard, not least for the family of his accuser.
- by Pru Goward
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Opinion
Federal politics
Rape is not a workplace option. Like any boss, politicians must set standards
If MPs demonstrate more than zero-tolerance for criminal or unacceptable behaviour, including that which is alcohol-induced, then they should not be surprised if their staff live down to those standards.
- by Pru Goward
Opinion
Discrimination
They may be bigots, but here’s why we can’t gag Israel Folau or Margaret Court
A former sex discrimination commissioner argues we need to be careful about stifling the voices we disagree with.
- by Pru Goward
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Cities, the magnets of civilisation, have lost their pulling power
Our cities are in peril – COVID-19 is gutting them of their workers and vibrancy, but we need to resuscitate their beating hearts.
- by Pru Goward
Opinion
Political leadership
Our civil obedience is a strength, not a weakness
Australians' proclivity to follow rules - which has served us so well in the pandemic - reveals a surprisingly high level of trust in our governments.
- by Pru Goward
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Hotel quarantine inquiry revealed a deep and shocking truth
The Coate inquiry reveals the leadership of a once-proud public service are incapable of following orders or anything close to good process.
- by Pru Goward
Opinion
NRL off-field behaviour
The NRL has failed to 'train' players to respect women, but why?
There are cultural differences that may explain why NRL players, more than in other sports, have a persistent problem. We need to investigate what's going on.
- by Pru Goward
Opinion
Workplace culture
Sex and power: the human resources that toxify workplaces
Recent events have put the focus on the pitfalls of workplace fraternisation. It's apparent that much more needs to be done to ensure that everyone - particularly leaders - understand the rules.
- by Pru Goward
Opinion
US election
Be repelled by Trump, by all means, but don't dismiss him
Trump captivated too many voters to be written off as a blip in history. His style appealed to many and it will have its imitators.
- by Pru Goward
Opinion
Aged care
A more humane, less costly solution for aged care: stay at home
The Netherlands, like Australia, had 7.5 per of its elderly people in residential aged care. Then it worked hard to cut that to 3 per cent.
- by Pru Goward
Opinion
Maguire inquiry
When Gladys met her Arfur Daley ... many will forgive the Premier for her dud boyfriend
Gladys Berejiklian is not without shortcomings, but women everywhere have had dud boyfriends - or know someone who has.
- by Pru Goward
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