What it’s really like to be a woman in Australian politics | Australian Story

When former Federal Labor Minister Kate Ellis left politics in 2019, she was troubled by just how sexist her experiences inside Parliament House had been. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3l7kXcR When she reached out to other female politicians to compare notes, a disturbing picture of systemic misogyny emerged. In this Australian Story, a group of current and former female politicians from all the parties break their silence about Canberra’s toxic culture, saying the institution is at “crisis point”. With revealing interviews from across the political spectrum Kate Ellis shows what it’s really like to be a woman in politics. Read more: https://ab.co/3fka5Go #AustralianStory #auspol #KateEllis _________________________________________________________ Watch more Australian Story documentaries here: https://bit.ly/36ABH2J You can also like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCAustralianStory Follow us on Twitter:   / australianstory   About Australian Story: Putting the "real" back into reality television, Australian Story is an award-winning documentary series with no narrator and no agendas — just authentic stories told entirely in people's own words. Take 30 minutes to immerse yourself in the life of an extraordinary Australian. They're sometimes high profile, sometimes controversial, but always compelling. It’s television guaranteed to make you think and feel. New episodes are available every Monday.