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It starts at the top – women on boards
In this episode, I talk with two Tasmanian women who are experienced Directors and Chair boards in the public and private sectors. It will explore the traditional behaviours of men on boards and how these women have had to take a stand for good governance, no matter how challenging. Frank and fearless is the ability…
Read MoreWomen in politics challenging the patriarchy
How do democratic systems and processes support or block women from working in elected roles? In this episode leader of the Tasmanian Greens, Cassy O’Connor and Deputy President of Tasmania’s Legislative Council, Ruth Forrest open up about their challenges in Parliament and the state’s party structures. Frank and fearless is the ability to have a…
Read MoreIn the public interest
This episode will explore the role of female journalists and editors and their challenges in breaking stories in the public interest – particularly when the stories may challenge the traditional status quo and power. This episode features Jenna Cairney, the first female editor of Tasmania’s newspaper The Mercury and ABC Investigative Journalist Emily Baker. Frank…
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