The Australian partner visa process is a long, exhausting journey marked by rising fees, bureaucratic complexity, and unpredictable waiting times. Despite a low refusal rate of 7.4%, applicants are still subjected to lengthy delays, with processing times fluctuating from 10 to 24 months.
By Tatiana Parkhomova (she/her)
Male leaders have an unofficial professional uniform - a suit, shirt, and tie, whilst no such uniform has emerged for women in power. Due to this unknowable standard, women in leadership must spend a disproportionate amount of time and energy on styling, or risk having their political ideas overshadowed by media criticism of their outfit.
By Meagan Brooks (she/her)
