Tarla Lambert

1 month ago | womensagenda.com.au | Tarla Lambert-Patel |Tarla Lambert

Michaelia Cash’s latest display in the Senate wasn’t just a spectacle—it was a masterclass in how the Coalition’s brand of politics is division-stoking soap opera. During a fiery exchange with Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Cash aggressively demanded to know if Labor would welcome Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Australia. Wong’s response was clear: “We do not engage in hypotheticals.” Israel’s PM has expressed no intention in coming here.

1 month ago | womensagenda.com.au | Tarla Lambert-Patel |Tarla Lambert

The Labor government’s 2025 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday night, reaffirming key policy priorities but scant on new measures. With the election now called for May 3rd, one of the big questions is whether Labor will consider making key concessions to form a minority government with Teal Independents and others if needed. Individuals like Wentworth’s representative Allegra Spender has, for instance, repeatedly called for greater focus on tax reform.

1 month ago | womensagenda.com.au | Tarla Lambert-Patel |Tarla Lambert

The accidental budget has been laid down, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers addressing Australians tonight with the Albanese government’s vision for a second term. As predicted, there were few new announcements made, holding true to Chalmers’ “very responsible budget” mantra. Instead, the government broadly reiterated some of the more significant promises it’s made already, including big investments in Medicare, women’s health and childcare.

2 months ago | womensagenda.com.au | Tarla Lambert-Patel |Tarla Lambert

Coaxial has reached a significant milestone in its journey from vision to action, with the appointment of Philippa Watson as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer. The organisation, founded by Nicola Forrest AO to redistribute her personal wealth and drive systemic change, is dedicated to expanding opportunities for Australians—particularly young children, families, and communities facing disadvantage.

2 months ago | womensagenda.com.au | Tarla Lambert-Patel |Tarla Lambert

Three and a half years ago, my partner and I left Sydney on a big adventure, moving to the beautiful Northern Rivers to grow our family. It was the middle of the pandemic and priorities had been sharply focused. We loved Sydney, but we needed more space, more nature, more calm. We chose the little town of Pottsville between the Gold Coast and Byron Bay as our new home.