Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who will receive an Australia Day honour.

Gillard, Bligh, Parkinson among top honours

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been made a Companion of the Order of Australia, the highest order in the current system.

Women in Australia can't be forced to wear high heels, say experts

Are sexist dress codes rife?

Sexist dress codes are rife in some industries and women are routinely forced to wear high heels in jobs, a UK report reveals.

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