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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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30:38

How to use power for good

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/05/18

Legendary Labor policymaker Jenny Macklin spent 11 years in Opposition before the six years she spent on the frontbench of the Rudd/Gillard Government. She knows that the long setup is well and truly worth it, as long as you're ready to make the most of your time in power, knowing it's fleeting. In Jenny's case, she was instrumental in delivering Australia first national paid parental leave scheme, the NDIS and the National Apology, among other things. Jenny joins the podcast for a conversation on

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17:04

Resilience, self worth and the power of a simply act...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/05/06

To mark National Family Violence Remembrance Day, we're sharing this powerful conversation with Farah Mak, actor, speaker, founder, mother and survivor. Farah shares how she cultivates self worth and resilience, especially supporting herself and kids during the years she spend in the court system. You might know Farah from her work on stage, in the media, or on screen in Neighbours, playing the character Katrina Marshall.But behind her public life, Farah is someone who has truly transformed personal

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20:35

Power, Policy and Representation as we go to vote

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Deputy Speaker Sharon Claydon joins us to discuss the realities of political life, what’s changed for women in Parliament, and what hasn’t. She shares her views on representation and the challenges of pushing for progress within a system built to resist it. Enjoy this frank conversation about the long game of change, right before the 2025 federal election!Thanks to Dinushi Dias for guest-hosting The Women's Agenda Podcast this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:14

We need a Minister for Food. The food insecurity...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Ronni Kahn's energy and passion brings a much needed voice to one of the most significant issues Australia faces: food insecurity, including the mental and physical tolls such insecurity places on women. Through OzHarvest, Kahn's built a team of staff and volunteers who rescue food and repurpose it for those who need it most. But in 2025, during a cost-of-living crisis and housing crisis, OzHarvest is highlighting the more than 50,000 people who get turned away from food services every month and the

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28:02

Olympian turned politician: Zali Steggall on holding...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/04/18

Olympian turned politician: Zali Steggall on holding power to accountIndependent MP Zali Steggall joins the podcast from the campaign trail as she fights to retain the seat of Warringah.Steggall discusses taking on a former prime minister when she first won the seat, as well as the work she has done since, including her involvement in the climate wars.Steggall also talks about he potential for a minority government and holding major parties to account from the crossbench.An Olympian turned barrister

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29:16

Glazing politicians, + where is ending DV this election?

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/04/11

What's missing from the election campaign? Lifesaving and opportunity-creating policies for women.We discuss the latest, as well as women's representation across the major parties.Elsewhere, Tarla and Angela discuss lessons from the week, including reality, politicians answering questions and the best new word for your vocab.The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. You can sign up to our daily news update, and become a member to support our work. Hosted

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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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