Legally Speaking – Wednesday 27 May 2020

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Female ministers defend PM’s overlooking of women in latest federal budget

A number of Scott Morrison’s female ministers have clearly been rallied to defend the Prime Minister and Treasurer after the announcement of the recent federal budget, responding to criticisms in how women have been treated. Marise Payne, Minister for Women,…

Promotion opportunities are different for men and women

We are consistently reading today about the differences in promotion opportunities for men versus women. It would appear that confidence and ambition are more likely among male candidates for a promotion than women candidates. Women are encouraged to ‘lean in’…

Jacinda Ardern offers a light in a dark year in New Zealand

Voters in New Zealand have given Labour Party’s Jacinda Ardern a landslide victory this last weekend, to remain in government for a further three years. Ardern has offered a core policy mandate to invest in people, jobs, small businesses, infrastructure,…