Women are turning the tide on climate policy worldwide, and may launch a new era for Australia
- Written by: Jacqueline Peel, Director, Melbourne Climate Futures, The University of Melbourne
When the new federal parliament opened last week, a record number of female politicians took their seats: 38% in the House of Representatives and 57% in the Senate. This changing of the guard, with women at the forefront, brings an opportunity to accelerate Australia’s efforts on climate change.
The major parties were virtually silent on the...
