What's Happening
10th Anniversary of The Apology to The Stolen Generation
It is ten years today since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered a formal apology to Australia’s First Nations People and the Stolen Generation.
A Win for Equality!
Today, Australia voted for equality with the marriage equality postal survey returning a overwhelming victory!
Food Manufacturing in Western Sydney
Today I participated in a roundtable on the future of food manufacturing in Western Sydney at Arnott’s Huntingwood factory.
Tackling Inequality at NSW Labor Conference
Today I addressed NSW Labor state conference about the urgent need to address economic inequality.
Zaatari Refugee Camp in northern Jordan
Today I visited the Zaatari Camp in the desert in northern Jordan which hosts about 80,000 Syrian Refugees.
Women's Organisations on the NSW North Coast
Senator Jenny McAllister met with women's organisation on the NSW North Coast to talk about the practical steps we can take to close the gender pay gap.
Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre
Senator Jenny McAllister met with the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre.
Don't know, don't care. The Government's approach to women in the Budget.
Men and women lead very different lives. Most working men are full time. Most working women are part time. Women live longer. They spend differently. They have different investment preferences. And importantly, most women earn significantly less than most men, and they possess substantially less wealth.
The Budget
Treasurer Scott Morrison and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull professed to deliver a budget based on fairness. Sadly, there is not much that is fair about this budget.
Two Years In The Senate
Thursday 11 May marks two years since I entered the Senate. It is a true privilege to represent you in the federal parliament.