I respectfully disagree on the semantics you highlight. He didn't say women of calibre. He said 'women of that calibre' in reference to the subgroup he had previously identified (the onesaustrala has supported through their educational journey). Just saying. - JenDalitz
Spot on Tara. I wonder if hard attitudes would soften if policies were named for the children themselves with debate directed at documents called Raising Future Australians Bill, Bringing Up Baby Bill, Children Are Our Future .... It should be blindingly obvious to all, even those without children, that the health and well-being of the very young is of paramount importance. - Dianne
I am in 50 to 100 age bracket. Do some volunteer work in an Aged Care facility. Recently (start of April 2012) became aware of on-line petitions via GetUp and www.communityrun.org websites. Started a petition with title "IT'S TIME for Non Drug, Hemp Food Products to be Approved for Human Food Consumption in Australia" Amazed at response. More than 100 signatures first day and less than 5 weeks to achieve 1000. Petition still has about 6 months to run. www.communityrun.org/p/hfa - Anthony
"When a sick fourteen month-old baby needs her mum….or dad. No it’s not. There’s no contest. Sick baby wins!" "If sick baby wins", why was it ok for sick baby to wait 5 days? Mum requested on Monday... for leave on Thursday. And then when granted leave, mum spends the afternoon doing radio and television interviews. Seems more like sick baby wins when it's politically convenient. We've moved from misogyny and onto sick babies, this Parliament's new football. - Joe
Hey KF, more power to you and me and anyone who has to FIGHT for our loved ones who can't fight for themselves. One day at a time. Sometimes one hour at a time. Metoo- here's hoping you never have to walk a mile in our shoes- for a multitude of reasons, and my last word- I don't see it as "locking up" my aunt I see it as an honor to make sure she is safe, looked after and comfortable for the rest of her life Good luck to everyone, Robyn - Roby
Tara, this article is brilliant. Agree with every word. - Nicole Madigan
Santorini..... - Katherine Basher
Very moving. Everyone I know who had done this has been touched by it. - Jo
I have to disagree with a few things in this article. Mothers have never been better supported than they are now. 12 years ago I didn't get a baby bonus and I only got 16% childcare rebate. Now families get 50% rebate on childcare. 12 years ago there was no paid maternity leave option from the government and the paid maternity leave from my work was 6 weeks, now it's increased to 8 weeks. A colleague told me last year she took 8 weeks at half pay (over 16 weeks) and then got 18 weeks paid maternity leave from the government so she could take over 8 months off with pay. There is also paternity leave available now where I work which wasn't available 12 years ago. However I do agree with Tara Moss about Newstart. Giving single parents the Newstart allowance is pathetic and I challenge any politician to try and live on it for 6 months and pay a mortgage or rent and see how they survive. We also still have a long way to go on gender equality when it comes to pay scales but hopefully with more women in the workforce it will help the cause. - Not That Bad
Wonderful. I always ask myself will someone die if I fuck up? Will it matter in 3 months? And who fucking cares? Works for me. The swearing part is important apparently. ;-) x - Michaela C

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LAURA WRIGHT: JUST GLORIOUS

By The Hoopla

June 15, 2012

You might have seen Laura Wright performing her single Stronger as One at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

She’s been blowing away UK viewers with her incredible voice. But there’s more than music to this English Rose.

1. Apart from music, what other talent would you like to have?
I would love to be really good at ballet dancing, I love all other types of dance but I think ballet comes across as the most technically difficult form of dance, I am always in awe of their poise and beauty.

2. What’s your favourite virtue in others?
It has to be enthusiasm, I couldn’t do my job without bundles of it, and i feel like a situation is always improved no matter what it may be with enthusiasm, always puts a smile on my face!

3. What makes you happy?
Singing of course! Apart from that, my friends and family are so important to me, without them I couldn’t perform in all these amazing places and meet these amazing people without being a pile of nerves!

4. What’s your idea of misery?
Someone taking away my voice.

5. What’s the soundtrack to your life right now?
Rumer’s new album is amazing, it’s great to relax to. If I’m in the gym, it’s Labrinth, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna all the way!

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