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Alan Stockdale raised eyebrows at the NSW Liberal Women’s Council.

What must the Libs do to fix their gender problem? Allow me to woman-splain

Women don’t need protection. They need promotion. They need power. Recognising that is the best way for the Liberals to return to power themselves.

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Premier Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health and Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor addressing the media. 12th August 2022 Photo Louise Kennerley SMH

Time to shine a light on Macquarie Street’s dark recesses

The toxic workplace culture in the NSW Parliament House must change to reflect community standards.

Pru Goward and David Barnett with Pru’s daughters Kate Fischer,12, on right and Penny,11.

David Barnett, journalist and press secretary, dies aged 90

David Barnett, journalist, author, former prime ministerial press secretary and the husband of Pru Goward, has died aged 90.

  • David Crowe
Grace Tame and Scott Morrison.

‘Surprised they let me in’: Grace Tame jokes after frosty reception with PM

Reigning Australian of the Year Grace Tame sparked criticism when she greeted Prime Minister Scott Morrison at an event in Canberra with a stern look.

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Pru Goward, who was previously a minister in the NSW Parliament, says the findings of a review of federal parliamentary workplace culture highlights the toxic nature of political environments.

Transparency is vital to ending sexual harassment in Parliament: Goward

Pru Goward has warned even with good structures to stamp out bullying and sexual harassment, if progress isn’t regularly reported, nothing will change.

  • Katina Curtis
Pru Goward, pictured with Gladys Berejiklian, in December 2018.

Senior Liberals criticise ICAC over Gladys Berejiklian investigation

Gladys Berejiklian is the third Liberal premier brought down by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption.

  • Megan Gorrey and Tom Rabe
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Former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick will conduct the six-month review into NSW Parliament.

Broderick to conduct review of sexual harassment, bullying in NSW Parliament

The former sex discrimination commissioner will review Parliament and its management of unacceptable behaviour such as bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct.

  • Lucy Cormack
Pru Goward’s review into NSW ministerial office operations was described as brutal by the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

NSW ministerial staff must enjoy same work rights as others

A report says NSW Parliament has the same problems with sexual harassment as federal Parliament.

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Pru Goward said it was a "very difficult decision" to leave politics.

‘Brutal’ review exposes NSW ministerial office failings

Former sex discrimination commissioner Pru Goward’s report says ministerial staff are reluctant to report bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct.

  • Alexandra Smith
Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, inset. 

PM announces independent review as staffer says ministers must explain actions on alleged rape

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins says she learned about key details of her sexual assault only after coming forward publicly.

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