WOMEN

FOR

ELECTION

WOMEN FOR ELECTION and UN WOMEN
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Women are under-represented at every level of Government in Australia

0 %
across State and
Territory assemblies
0 %
within Federal
Parliament
0 %
within councils
across the country

Data source: Gender composition of state and territory parliaments

Our Mission

INSPIRE
AND
THRIVE

To inspire, equip and sustain women to successfully stand for, and thrive in, public office in Australia.

Our Vision

STAND
AND
DELIVER

Our vision is for a balanced and fair society achieved through gender parity in Australian politics across all tiers of government

Our Values

INCLUDE
AND
COOPERATE

We are non-partisan, collaborative, respectful and inclusive.

And in 2022, our mission is more urgent than ever.

43rd

In the World Economic Forum’s Gender Index ranking for women’s political empowerment, Australia fell from 15th in 2006 to 43rd in 2022.

Only 25% of Australians believe people in Government can be trusted

“Women’s financial progress has suffered in the pandemic. In just four months, it has blown out the targeted timeframe to equality by four years … from 32 years to 36.” – Smart Company

STRENGTH
IN
NUMBERS

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