With democracy in our DNA and a mission to increase diversity at all levels of government, Women for Election is embracing the upcoming referendum on 14 October with deep hope and optimism. We encourage all voters to be active in a respectful and educated debate on this important issue, regardless of political affiliation. As Women for Election seeks to…
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Article by Kali Goldstone Women for Election were so excited to have Bridget Archer join us for our November In Conversation series to share with us her political journey and her immense bravery that led her to cross the floor on several fundamental issues including, climate, integrity and the Religious Discrimination Bill. Bridget represents the…
Bridget Archer is the Federal Liberal Member for Bass. She is incredibly proud of the Northern Tasmania region, where she happily resides with her husband and five children on a family farm in George Town. After graduating year 12, Bridget worked at the Tasmanian Herbarium as an assistant curator and also worked in hospitality before attending the University…
Article by Catherine Fox, Pro Bono Australia Catherine Fox explains how a new report reveals the economic benefit from closing the gender equality gap. Just a week after the Federal budget’s sobering outlook, new data has estimated $128 billion could be added to the nation’s GDP annually by dismantling rigid gender norms and their legacy. For the…
Article by Kali Goldstone Like many of us, you are probably in the dark about how the party pre-selection process actually works in Australian politics. It’s not a well-understood process for anyone who isn’t a member of a political party – and even for those in a party it can still be steeped in mystery. …
Article by Kali Goldstone The need to have a representative democracy, one where the members of our parliaments truly reflect the communities they govern, is rightfully being discussed post the results of the 2022 Federal election. The 47th Federal Parliament is the most culturally diverse in Australia’s history. But it still doesn’t reflect the population…
Dr Niki Vincent was appointed as Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner in September 2020. She is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Gender Equality Act 2020 and plays a key leadership role in promoting gender equality in the Victorian community and workplaces. Dr Vincent has a wealth of experience in gender equality…
Article by Kali Goldstone Women for Election were so excited to have the newly elected Senator, Fatima Payman, join us for our August In Conversation series to share her journey into politics and what she’s planning to achieve in Canberra. In her stirring first speech to the Australian Senate, also known as the Upper House,…