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The Women"s Agenda Podcast

We chat through the key stories shaping Women"s Agenda. From the leaders doing the right (and wrong things), to the policymakers shaping the future for women, and the breakthrough moments making a difference and more. This is business, leadership, politics, health and climate from a woman"s perspective.The Women"s Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women"s Agenda. You can check out our other podcasts The Leadership Lessons, The Moments That Make Us and The Women"s Health

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24:40

Foreign correspondent to politician: Zoe Daniel

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Independent member for Goldstein Zoe Daniel joins the conversation just as she launches her campaign for the upcoming Federal Election. Daniel was a journalist with the ABC for 30 years, including as a well-known correspondent, before she successfully ran for the seat of Goldstein in 2022, beating incumbent Liberal MP Tim Wilson in the process. In this conversation, we discuss her desire to run for a second term and some of her key priorities going in and how she'd deal with a potential minority

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21:37

What Budget 2025 means for women

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Angela and Tarla talk through what the 2025-26 Budget means for women. The good bit, the not-so-good and what happens next.Not in terms of "winners and losers" but in terms of all of us.Check out our website for our full Budget coverage. The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:28

Stop weaponising working from home

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Working from home is under the spotlight, especially if you happen to be working in the Commonwealth Public Sector, with the Coalition recently announcing plans to have such workers return to the office full time. Today's guest is Emma Walsh, founder of Family Friendly Workplaces. Emma recently shared a LinkedIn post urging people to quit weaponising WFH, noting how such options are essential for many workers, especially those with caring responsibilities. While it's hoped such flexibility wouldn't

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19:33

We need more women in politics

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Independent MP Allegra Spender joins the podcast to discuss her approach to politics and why women's representation is so critical.She notes the evidence-based decision-making and collaboration across parties, making the case for a minority government to address long-term issues like climate action and economic reform. Allegra Spenda also discusses the intergenerational wealth gap, particularly affecting young women, reiterating her case for tax reform. And she takes on Peter Dutton's proposed

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29:00

The troubling 'rules' of Married At First Sight

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Nine's hit show Married At First Siggt (MAFS) pitches itself as an "experiment" in relationships. But there are 'rules' of the experiment that are problematic when it comes to domestic and family violence. Some of the behaviours depicted on the show, and how they are health-related, are also raising concerns from experts. National Director of the National Women's Safety Alliance, Katherine Berney, joins the podcast to discuss these issues, noting the controlling behaviours and emotional redemption

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19:34

Jan Fran on Australia's Unofficial History

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/03/16

On today's ep, Tarla Lambert-Patel speaks with award-winning journalist, presenter, and all-around powerhouse, Jan Fran! You might know Jan from her sharp political commentary, her work onThe Feed, or her no-nonsense approach to breaking down the news. And now, she’s back with another compelling project—Australia and Unofficial History, a gripping new SBS docu-series that revisits pivotal social and political moments from the 1970s to today—events that have shaped the way we think, vote, and see

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27:53

'Mainstreaming misogyny' ends today

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/03/07

It's International Women's Day! And with the UN Chief declaring we're seeing the 'mainstreaming of misogyny' we're examining how real, passionate and tireless action leads to monumental change for women.Lawyer, advocate, survivor and Dharug woman Karen Ilesjoins the discussion as we examine the significant recommendations handed down by the Australian Law Reform Commission this week that could seriously change things for victim-survivors of sexual assault, the majority of whom are women.Less than 1

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23:03

AI Unlocked: Women shaping AI and supporting others...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Welcome to a special edition of the Women’s Agenda podcast. This is AI Unlocked, and the final part of our three-part series sponsored by Salesforce.In today's ep, we explore the gaps, the solutions and the push to get more women involved in AI. You'll hear from some of the women who are shaping the industry.They also reveal how anyone can be a part of the AI revolution regardless of their tech skills. Check out Part 1 of the series in the feed, exploring gender gaps in AI, and Part 2, exploring how

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16:29

Yes, most employers still have massive gender pay gaps

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/03/03

It's gender pay gap day, with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has revealed the total remuneration pay gaps at more than 9000 employers. Just in time for International Women's Day.So, what do you need to know about the data, and are we seeing progress? WGEA CEO Mary Wooldridge joins the conversation to share why, despite some pretty dramatic gaps at certain employers, we may start to see some positive progress in the coming year. Mary also dismantles some common myths about gender pay

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23:58

AI Unlocked: How women are using AI in business

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Welcome to a special edition of the Women’s Agenda podcast. This is AI Unlocked, and Part Two of a three-part series sponsored by Salesforce. In today's episode, we examine how women are using AI in business. And why accessing these tools can be a an opportunity to also deal with some of the risks associated with AI. More men than women are using generative AI, according to research by Salesforce and YouGov. So how did we get here, and what can be done? Through this three-part series we'll discuss

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27:45

Women saying 'enough' and saving democracy

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Confronted by the state of democracy? Misinformation, rise of extreme parties, and public statements of cruelty by those elected? Well there's still plenty to be optimistic about, especially when it comes to women taking an active interest in democracy: they're dedicating their careers to it, engaging in campaign sand even running for office. In some cases, they're launching startups aiming to strengthen democracy. One such woman is Su Dharmapala, co founder of Polipedia, who joins for a

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15:40

AI Unlocked: Closing the Gender Gaps in AI special

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Welcome to a special edition of the Women’s Agenda podcast. This is AI Unlocked, Part One of a three-part series sponsored by Salesforce.In today's episode, we spotlight the gender gaps in who is designing AI tools, and then how such tools are being used. More men than women are using generative AI, according to research by Salesforce and YouGov. So how did we get here, and what can be done? We examine the issue through conversations with several leaders, including UN Women Australia, Salesforce, AI

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25:07

Beyond bikini health for women

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/02/20

On a mission to catch up for lost time on women's health, today's guest outlines areas of women's health that have been sidelined for too long, areas that can be addressed. Professor Jane Hirst is an academic obstetrician and the Global program director of women’s health at The George Institute for Global Health.We explore some of the opportunities ahead. Some of the big wins, and why Professor Hirst remain optimistic even after challenging news in recent weeks that the Trump administration is

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27:38

Just 2%! The funding gap for women founders and how...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/02/18

The overwhelming majority of startup funding went to male founders in 2024 with the results actually going backwards for women. So why is this still happening, given all the rhetoric from governments, investors and founders on the need for change to support more women in startups?Today, we discuss the numbers in the State of Startup Funding Report for 2024, released in early February and documenting the year that was for startups in Australia. Noga Edelstein joins the discussion, sharing her

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36:54

Women, community and chasing once safe Liberal seats

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/02/07

A number of female Independent MPs changed the face of politics at the last election, winning once considered safe Liberal seats.And in 2022, Nicolette Boele almost joined them, achieving a 15.28% swing against the Liberal incumbent Paul Fletcher in what was once considered the safest Liberal seat in the country: Bradfield, in Sydney’s north.Nicolette hopes to go one step further this year, with the Federal election due by May.She joins the Women’s Agenda Podcast to share more about her campaign

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35:29

What workplace bullying is doing to us

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/01/24

More women than men are reporting workplace bullying, and many of us feel increasingly lonely. Given that we spend so much of our lives at work, there is much to discuss regarding the connection between workplace bullying, loneliness, and the erosion of social cohesion. Melanie Wilde is deeply passionate about these issues and has recently established the Foundation for Social Health. This is a crucial conversation, especially given the changes we're witnessing across the community and as many of us

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25:20

It’s DEI’s fault! Why companies are proudly cutting DEI

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/01/16

Wildfires in LA? Clearly, DEI’s to blame!Companies like Meta and Walmart are proudly cutting back their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs.Just as DEI continues to take the blame for everything from a bridge collapse in Baltimore to a NZ Navy ship accident and now this week the catastrophic fires in Los Angeles.Today, we speak with two guests to outline what’s going on, what this could mean for Australia, and just how damaging the rhetoric about DEI is to those who already face additional

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26:33

Zuckerberg just changed everything for women on...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/01/09

Goodbye, fact-checkers and hello more opportunities for misogyny on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads.Mark Zuckerberg's short video announcement this week turned the internet on its head and marks a monumental shift in safety for women on social media, especially for women in already marginalised groups.So what does it mean and how can we stay safe?Yasmin London joins the podcast to share her expertise in navigating social media platforms -- without having to remove yourself

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27:41

Changing the game for female founders in 2025

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Barely 5% of private capital goes to female founders in Australia and less than 15% to mixed-gender founding teams. So why aren't we seeing more change? And what does that mean for innovation in areas like women's health? We ask Dina Titkova, manager of startups at the accelerator UNSW Founders, which was recently voted Australia's most recommended accelerator in the 2024 Startup Muster report. She shares what she sees works to support female founders, the massive opportunities available in women's

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30:10

How to manage 'Dopa hits' and other perils of social...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/01/06

A concert pianist turned clinical psychologist and author, Dr Anastasia Hronis knows how to navigate the distracting impacts of social media and other addictive aspects of our hyper-connected lives.The Sydney-based founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness recently published her first book, The Dopamine Brain, sharing what dopamine is all about and offering tips on managing it in the context of our 2025 lifestyles so we can live by intention, not impulse.During this conversation, we

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