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Whether it’s new legislation or the accomplishments of female world leaders, we investigate the light and the dark in hard news. We break down what policy changes mean for our readers, while exploring how the world can be a better place.

"Ali France’s victory against Peter Dutton is a reminder to disabled women that we can transcend the ableist, sexist expectations placed on us," writes Laura Pettenuzzo.
"Once, a politician told me I wouldn’t make change if I didn’t join a party. Not only that, but I should recognise that politics is charity, and young people were selfish for not 'doing more'. I disagree," writes Tully Connor.
Gender was an important factor in the 2022 election: it shaped the ways the major parties packaged their policies and their leaders.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) webpage perfectly visualises the lacklustre effort Australia has given to the fight for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) rights internationally.
A succulent Australian meme is a rare thing — grown in the depths of the internet and raised on a diet of existential post-capitalistic depression. 
In a new feature for Missing Perspectives, Aastha Agrawal speaks to young women about the issues that matter most to them this election.
As we near the 2025 Federal Election, Prabha Nandagopal and Grace Gardiner argue that 'opting out’ of engaging with politics doesn't mean opting out of the effects.
In Tuesday’s Federal Budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that the government will set aside $424 million for Australians with a disability.
As headlines swirl around influencers & content creators being invited to the federal budget lockup, we share our thoughts about being new media and a part of this group.
Missing Perspectives attended the budget lockup this year - which is where journalists are (almost literally) locked up in a room to read the budget papers and documents. Here are some of our key takeaways.

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