This paper considers the experiences of Victorian women during the war years. It looks at their experiences, and shares some of the memories of other female parliamentarians who lived during the war years. The paper also explores some of the changes to Victorian women’s lives as they entered the workforce in record numbers and navigated...

This review examined concerns about the adequacy of resources in federal parliamentarian offices and reviewed factors affecting workloads in federal parliamentarian offices. The review proposed 10 recommendations to improve support systems and processes and enhance the resources available to support this important work.

This report argues major reform to the Commonwealth Parliament and Government is needed to enable brave policymaking. Out of 34 potential reform ideas, the report identifies seven key reform areas that will improve government in Australia, including limiting political donations, fixing parliamentary terms and more rigorous processes for appointing and terminating Secretaries of Commonwealth Departments.

In 1924 the first woman stood for the Victorian Parliament and the 60th Parliament has equal numbers of men and women. This paper provides an overview of the debates that led to legislative change and a summary of the experience of Victoria’s first female state-election candidate. It also demonstrates the increase in the number of...

This report provides an immediate starting point for modernising the Parliament of the United Kingdom into a more inclusive, supportive and effective working institution. It provides the framework for quick and low-cost changes to create immediate impact while longer term structural changes are considered.