'Really unusual times': how school closures will affect students
As schools close around Australia and students begin lessons under parental supervision at home, what will this mean for kids?
- by Judith Ireland
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Timed boost to dole payments to get workers through coronavirus crisis
Workers who lose their jobs in the coronavirus crisis will get access to a temporarily boosted dole payment as the government braces for job losses.
- by David Crowe and Judith Ireland
'Duty of care': Welfare groups call to pause work for the dole and job seeking requirements
Labor and welfare groups want a temporary ban on "mutual obligation" programs like work for the dole during the coronavirus outbreak.
- by Judith Ireland
Visit restrictions see 'desperate' families pull loved ones out of aged care
The peak body for aged care residents has cautioned against "blanket" restrictions on visits, warning more frustrated families will pull their loved ones out of care.
- by Dana McCauley, Judith Ireland and Robyn Grace
Childcare sector proposes 'scaled-back' care to survive coronavirus
Daycare operators say centres should be able to offer a 'scaled-back' model if nurses and doctors need childcare during coronavirus shutdowns.
- by Judith Ireland
'Never felt this unsafe': Muslim community pleads for more protection in religious discrimination bill
Australia's Muslim community says as the first anniversary of the Christchurch terror attack approaches they have "never felt this unsafe".
- by Judith Ireland
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STEM
'The world is changing': Minister warns girls will be unemployable without STEM
Industry Minister Karen Andrews says large numbers of Australian girls will struggle to find work if they don't study science and maths.
- by Judith Ireland
Ministers push for COAG council on domestic violence
Federal and state women's safety ministers will press the Council of Australian Governments to make domestic violence a higher priority when it meets next week.
- by Judith Ireland
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International Women's Day
'There are men who block us': Push for women's caucus in Canberra
Labor's Deborah O'Neill wants all female MPs in Canberra to join a multi-party women's caucus.
- by Judith Ireland
'Step up and stump up': States to push Morrison government for more domestic violence funds
State and federal women's safety ministers will meet on Friday, in response to the horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children last month.
- by Judith Ireland
'Complex and confusing': Workplace sexual harassment inquiry recommends overhaul
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner's report has made 55 recommendations, including the addition of a "positive duty" to eliminate sexual harassment.
- by Judith Ireland and Nick Bonyhady
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/by/judith-ireland-hve6g