Gender equality
To surname or not to surname? That is the question dividing Japan
A law dating from the Meiji era is diving the country and may make the difference in who runs it.
- by Motoko Rich and Kiuko Notoya
Latest
‘Shocking statistic’: Only 10 per cent of liquidators are women. They’re getting impatient
Insolvency was known for an aggressive approach of “kicking down doors, banging tables”. That’s changed, and now there’s a push to boost women’s role in the sector.
- by Jessica Yun
Has parenting really become too hard? Experts certainly believe so
Many parents are at the breaking point of stress, and some say parenting has become too hard. What can we do to bring the joy back?
- by Sarah Berry
Women are 34 times more likely to queue for the loo, while men are flush with options
Women and girls constitute more than half the population, require the toilet more frequently and take longer in it. Yet buildings usually have more facilities for men. What can be done?
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Opinion
The Taliban
Cricket’s horror in indulging Afghanistan under Taliban must be stopped
Afghanistan must be banned from international cricket while the terror against women in the country continues.
- by Oliver Brown
Opinion
Investment tips
The misconception about investing that scares a lot of people
The challenge is that most people have a flawed understanding of “risk”.
- by Paridhi Jain
Exclusive
Political leadership
‘Out-duding the dudes’: Bridget McKenzie’s feminist fashion choice
The Victorian senator is wearing a bargain blazer to raise questions about why female politicians are still judged on their appearance.
- by Matthew Knott
Sport’s push for board equality is laudable, but athletes must come first
If governing bodies aren’t managed for the athletes, and with their best interests at the epicentre, then frankly the organisations should be detonated.
- by Darren Kane
Opinion
Australian economy
Economists get things wrong – a lot. There’s one glaring problem
It starts with our 17 and 18-year-olds, but flows through to our toughest decisions. Here’s how we change the game.
- by Millie Muroi
Analysis
NSW byelection
The NSW Liberals have many problems but they are finally fixing one
The NSW Liberals have finally read the room. But their problems are not disappearing.
- by Alexandra Smith
Part-time on way out as Australians opt for ‘flexible work’ instead
Women are voting with their feet in a move to flexible full-time rather than traditional part-time work, a significant snapshot of Australian workplaces reveals.
- by Hamish Hastie
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