Hosts Jane and Catherine discuss the power of plain speaking. Socialist, feminist and political activist Sally McManus opens up about becoming the first ever female secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, the rising popularity of the collective and why she doesn't have a problem with breaking unjust laws.

Sally McManus

<p>Powerful Australian women speak to social commentator Jane Caro and journalist Catherine Fox about what drives them, what almost defeated them, the progress they would like to see for women and how to make things change. Hosts Jane and Catherine are both recipients of the Walkley Foundation's Women's Leadership in Media Award and have a little bit of clout themselves.</p>

Business

Careers

Powerful Australian women speak to social commentator Jane Caro and journalist Catherine Fox about what drives them, what almost defeated them, the progress they would like to see for women and how to make things change. Hosts Jane and Catherine are both recipients of the Walkley Foundation's Women's Leadership in Media Award and have a little bit of clout themselves.

Share Sally McManus

Sign up to save your podcasts

Sally McManus

Sally McManus