The next Queensland Premier will be female — but is feminism still a dirty word?

  • 📰 abcnews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 39 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 19%
  • Publisher: 83%

Australia Headlines News

Australia Latest News,Australia Headlines

For the first time, Queensland has two female leaders vying to be the state's next premier. So how do Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deb Frecklington measure up on the big issues affecting women?

"There might not be a number of women sitting around their CBRC table, but it is a no-brainer to [think] about child care as part of the Federal Budget," Ms Palaszczuk said.

The LNP has, though, committed to creating an additional 30,000 places for primary-aged children in before-school and after-school care, if it wins government. However, the rate of full-time workplace participation is much lower for women, and the number of unemployed women seeking part-time employment is higher.

Similarly, Ms Frecklington did not point to particular strategies when asked what she would do improve workforce participation.She rejected the suggestion that certain industries, such as agriculture and construction, had a male-dominated workforces."I've got three daughters. I've got one heading towards the agriculture industry — what could be considered, if you consider it like that that agriculture is a male-dominated industry.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

Could've asked what policies are working for women? What were the outcomes from the assessment of the national plan against violence against women? Shame women don't have smart vaginas that expunge unwanted sperm? Would have spared them the pain & dangers of illegal abortions.

Labor and Liberal are both facists. It's time QLD put a party with some integrity into power and clean up all the crap! Go One Nation! We need you.

No

It's not gender... it's religious idiology that is of concern

Lol. They both look like Karen's.

Why is this news?

Ms Palaszczuk: 'If a feminist is about believing in equality — absolutely.' Why should believing that women are equal to men be associated with the word ”dirty”? There are radical sides to all areas of society, but the general principal of equality should be wanted by all.

For Labor, feminism is a reality, for the LNP it’s to be discouraged.

Feminism becomes whatever men will put up with

Its only a dirty word with misogynists and their enablers.

Gender bias is so prevalent - that it's great for our society to judge people on their actual decision and behaviours, not their gender. However, if you say something stupid, you'll be equally criticised.

More importantly, is DebFrecklington copying AnnastaciaMP’s hairstyle and look, to try to fool the electorate into voting for her?

Excuse me! Feminazi was the ONLY feminality derogative in use on this hell site.

delete this

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 5. in AU

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Steven Miles downplays reports of new coronavirus strain on freight ship off Queensland's coastQueensland has recorded one new COVID-19 case as the deputy premier plays down fears a freight ship north of Brisbane may be carrying a new strain of the virus.
Source: SBSNews - 🏆 3. / 89 Read more »

Christian-right GP among frontrunners for LNP preselection in safe federal seatAn outspoken opponent of marriage equality, homosexuality and abortion is one of the favourites to be the next LNP candidate for the blue-ribbon seat of Groom on Queensland's Darling Downs. So anti-homosexual - Christian? How? See ten thousand ministries See the holy, righteous dogs They claim to heal But all they do is steal Abuse your faith, cheat and rob If God is wise, why is He still When these false prophets Call him friend The religious right is what is fundamentally wrong with the LNPQLD who have been taken over by these God botherers. No longer a party of broad views but a mouthpiece for religious nutters.
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »

Jackie Trad and Greens candidate vying for South Brisbane seat | Sky News AustraliaFormer Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad will be one of many candidates going head to head in debates to win over crucial voters.\n\nMs Trad will go up against Greens candidate Amy MacMahon and LNP hopeful Clem Grehan, vying for the contested seat of South Brisbane.\n\nMs MacMahon believes she is on track to dethrone the former deputy premier but Jackie Trad has said she still thinks she has a fighting chance. \n jackietrad Another Labor crook are there any better than a liberal crook probably not both parties are cancer on the country joined only by that other bunch of crappy Un-Australian people the greens jackietrad
Source: SkyNewsAust - 🏆 7. / 78 Read more »

Lindsay Fox has no truck with Premier's corporate criticsDaniel Andrews joined some powerful guests at Fox's virtual party in April. Business leaders have had some harsh words for the Premier since then, but the trucking magnate says respect is due. michaelfowler08 Lindsay get off the steak 🥩 you look like a blimp michaelfowler08 Well first time I agree with Lindsay Fox, Dan Andrews has shown outstanding leadership to keep Victorians safe michaelfowler08 lol big co-signed letter reveal day hijacked 🔥
Source: smh - 🏆 6. / 80 Read more »

Cryptic exam question leaves people stumped - what do you think?An artist’s image of a man rowing a boat with a pencil left many year 12 students stumped when it was in their exam. Can you solve it? I wish the exam question were that easy when I was at school Absolute crap. Ms Paschkis said in the US schools were teaching students there was one right answer to questions. CRAP USA DONT KNOW THE QUESTION LET ALONE THE ANSWER
Source: newscomauHQ - 🏆 9. / 77 Read more »

Two new cases of coronavirus on cargo ship off QueenslandThere are two new cases of coronavirus on a cargo ship anchored off Queensland's Sunshine Coast, with all crew now tested. Part of the reason though for delays 😳 LieletteCalleja send them to wa - they will just hide it under the carpet Who cares
Source: abcnews - 🏆 5. / 83 Read more »