Iola Mathews

An idealist as well as a pragmatist, and someone who believes passionately in equality, democracy and empowerment, Race Mathews has inspired and mentored many. Race was principal private secretary to Gough Whitlam in the lead-up to Whitlam's election as prime minister, then an MP in the Whitlam government, and later served as Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for...

It is only with an understanding of the past we can create a better future. A must-read for anyone aspiring to make their own impactful change. - Julia Gillard What was it like to be involved in the heady days of 'second wave' feminism in Australia, when the role of women at home and at work changed decisively? Iola Mathews...

A new edition of this acclaimed biography of a key player in the fight for women's rights in Australia. 'It is only with an understanding of the past we can create a better future. A must-read for anyone aspiring to make their own impactful change.' - Julia Gillard What was it like to be involved in the heady days of...

Flos Greig said, ‘Women are men’s equals in every way and quite competent to hold their own in all spheres of life.’ Then she and her sisters set about proving it. The Greig sisters – including Jane, Janet and Flos – arrived in Melbourne in 1889 in search of a university education. As the 19th century turned into the next,...