Women in politics and holding the government accountable: a Q&A with Senator Katy Gallagher

Labor’s Katy Gallagher started her political career in 2001 as a Member of the ACT Legislative Assembly. And now, she is running for her third full term as a Senator in Federal Parliament. Coming into the election, she is currently the Shadow Minister for Finance and the Public Service, but has hopes to strip the ‘shadow’ titles.Continue readingWomen in politics and holding the government accountable: a Q&A with Senator Katy Gallagher

Q&A with Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng: A Greens Senate Candidate

Dr. Tjanara Goreng Goreng is a First Nations woman who believes in challenging the system. She has been an academic at the University of Canberra, a unionist, whistle-blower and senior public servant. Throughout these roles, she saw how the government can change people’s lives. I was able to sit down with Dr. Goreng Goreng and ask her questions about the views and objectives which she and the Greens party will take to the next election.Continue readingQ&A with Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng: A Greens Senate Candidate