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Monday, June 29, 2026

Brittany Higgins Takes on New Advocacy Role Against Rising Misogyny in Australia

Brittany Higgins has taken up a new position as the executive director of the Vida Fund, signaling her first significant role following her departure from a leading PR firm after only five months.

The position at the activist organization will have Higgins concentrate on 'combating the increase of sexism and right-wing political groups in Australia'.

A previous government employee plans to start a campaign targeting Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, although her critiques will extend beyond right-wing politics.

"One Nation along with the emerging far-right is attempting to normalize sexism in a way that Australians have not witnessed previously," Higgins stated in a release.

With [One Nation MP] Barnaby Joyce advocating for this American-style conflict against reproductive freedoms, it has become increasingly crucial to mobilize and respond.

More to come.

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