A turning point week for women: Orbán done, Army's first woman Chief, and Melania's Epstein moment

We unpack a week of wins, warnings and what-the-actuals.The landmark pay rise putting more value on women (but still not enough). How Hungary issued a blow to the anti-feminist, pro-natalist regime of an autocrat, Victoria's first Minister for Men and Boys, and what it means. And an historic appointment: Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the first woman to command the Australian Army in its 125-year history. But of course, the "DEI hire" talk begins.Plus, Melania Trump has issued a rare public denial of any friendship with Jeffrey Epstein: unprompted, unasked, and in a way that left everyone scratching their heads. This week's discussed stories include:NSW nurses secure landmark pay rise after years-long fight over "undervalued" workA strongman’s defeat sparks optimism for women’s rights globallyTrump ally Viktor Orbán defeated in Hungary as voters reject strongman politicsVictoria now has a Minister for Men and Boys. Now where's the Gender Equality Minister?'Deeply significant': Susan Coyle becomes first woman to command Australian armyMelania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare public statementSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts and head to womensagenda.com.au for our latest news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.