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The new governor-general - in her own words
Sam Mostyn has been one of Australia’s most influential company directors for many years, shaping policies on gender, climate and First Nations issues.
- Hannah Wootton
The two pieces of advice that changed Gina Cass-Gottlieb’s life
The first was from pioneering lawyer Dame Roma Mitchell, and the second was from High Court chief justice Sir Garfield Barwick.
- Ronald Mizen
Are you an influential woman? Nominate now
The new Women in Leadership program aims to highlight and celebrate the work and achievements of women poised to enter the upper echelons of Australian public life.
- Cosima Marriner
The ‘crucial’ factor for tech leaders to get ahead
A mentor can help future female leaders by acting as a sounding board and passing on skills and coaching.
- Tess Bennett
GDP grows 0.2pc | Biden scores early Super Tuesday wins | PwC’s new scandal
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March
Positive influence: Saving the planet is a big drawcard
Men outnumber women three to one in the energy sector, but the desire to make a difference as the planet warms is drawing many women to jobs in sustainability.
- Agnes King
Resilience and a leap of faith to advance in banking
Leaders in retail banks point to how progressive the industry is, with shared ambitions in boosting everyone around them.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Not ‘one of the boys’: Fundies with a different leadership style
Up-and-coming and leading fund managers share their journeys through the wealth sector and impart their best lessons.
- Lucy Dean
‘The best revenge is living well’: How to deal with sexism
From making room at the bar to encouraging ‘Space Ladies’, female lawyers and consultants are advancing in male-dominated fields.
- Hannah Wootton
July 2023
- Exclusive
- Margaret Gardner
Why the final act in Margaret Gardner’s current job is the perfect end
Victoria’s next governor is about to hang up her academic gown for the final time after a stellar 40-year career.
- Julie Hare
- Opinion
- Gender pay gap
Why bonuses are a real problem behind the gender pay gap
The ‘good bloke’ mentality is to blame when it comes to discretionary remuneration, a key driver of pay inequality.
- Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
April 2023
Ardern exits politics with call for more female leaders
Lauded globally for her empathy, Jacinda Ardern’s resignation in January came as a shock. But she had increasingly become a divisive figure at home.
- Ainsley Thomson
March 2023
- Opinion
- Letters to the Editor
Letters: Narrow path forward on gas
Anthony Albanese’s stance on gas; blue hydrogen from brown coal; Sophie Scamps responds to Amanda Stoker; advice to corporate women; super balances; Peter Dutton’s views on Labor.
- Opinion
- International Women's Day
For women to rise, gender norms must be dismantled
Women are led to believe overcoming gender equality challenges are their own individual responsibility. They are not.
- Pip Dexter
- Opinion
- Citigroup
How climbing the investment bank ladder has changed for women
Macquarie Capital’s Marianne Birch is one of the most well-respected bankers in Australia and a trusted adviser to high-power boards, while Citi’s Ariuka Altangerel is less than two years in and learning the ropes. Here’s what they think of investment banking.
- Marianne Birch and Ariuka Altangerel
‘I taught myself to be brave’: How these execs beat imposter syndrome
Emerging female leaders, featured in The Australian Financial Review’s 2023 Women to Watch list, share how they overcame moments of self-doubt.
- Sally Patten
- Opinion
- International Women's Day
We need to combat gender inequality stuck in the system
The battle for gender equality is far from over. As a nation, we need to do a lot more across all industries to remove structural inequities.
- Diane Smith-Gander
How we built our beauty start-ups from scratch
Priscilla Hajiantoni and Sarah Hamilton talk about the lessons they’ve learnt shepherding their own companies.
- Updated
How these five women built high-flying careers in energy
Sustainability roles are increasing, bringing a wide range of opportunities for women, but many energy companies still find it hard to fill positions.
- Elouise Fowler
Understanding people is the key to transformation in universities
Universities are changing with a more pronounced emphasis on gender equality, say academic leaders.
- Julie Hare
- Opinion
- International Women's Day
We must all work to drive inclusivity changes, say tech leaders
Good intent alone will not drive the change we need to see for women and under-represented communities.
- Sally-Ann Williams and Imogen Baxter
How taking risks helped these female tech leaders reach the top
Technology has been a key enabler for women in their quest to transform the world around them as well as their own lives.
- Tess Bennett
Universities marching towards gender parity by degrees
Many structural barriers are coming down but there is still a long way to go before women achieve a fairer outcome in academia.
- Julie Hare
Grit and gut instinct take women to top of fashion world
Talent and trust in their instincts have helped women succeed in the tough world of fashion, as five leaders recount their struggle to the top.
- Lauren Sams
February 2023
Gina Rinehart on work, loyalty and 30 years in mining
Australia’s richest person has provided a rare insight into her initial struggles, motivations and ambitions after celebrating 30 years at the helm of Hancock Prospecting.
- Brad Thompson
