It’s exciting to see that a record-breaking number of women are running in this Federal Election, but the numbers mask the real story – according to new research from ANU, just two in 10 female candidates are contesting winnable seats. Male candidates are overwhelmingly more likely to be up for election in safe, winnable seats….
Penny Sharpe is the ALP Leader of the Opposition in the NSW Parliament’s Upper House and Shadow Minister for the Environment. First elected to the NSW Legislative Council in 2005, Penny has held a variety of Government and Opposition portfolios including Heritage, Transport and Planning, Family and Community Services, as well as Disability Inclusion. Advancing…
How did you come to join the board of Women for Election Australia? Migrating to Australia at the age of 12, I missed the cut for the compulsory curriculum on politics and democracy. With the pressure of needing to succeed in a newfound home, I kept my focus on my formal education and career –…
Women for Election urges Australians to rethink the face of power ahead of the Federal Election and support a new era of female political leadership Sydney – Women for Election, a for-purpose organisation that provides practical support for women seeking to enter politics, is urging more Australian women to get involved in politics and become…
By Kali Goldstone, Consultant at WOMEN FOR ELECTION On Tuesday November 30th, Women for Election launched our Parliamentary Friends of Women for Election online at Parliament House. It was an auspicious event considering that the report, Set the Standard, authored by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, a culmination of a seven-month review of the workplace culture…
The Women for Election Australia Parliamentary Friendship Groupis a non-partisan initiative, to redress the gender imbalance in political representation across all of Australia’s parliamentary chambers; from Canberra to our local council chambers. This group will bring together female and male champions from across party lines and states to show support for the work WFEA is doing out in the community Senator…
Practice responding to negative talk and provided practical tips for having uncomfortable conversations with others.
Practice responding to negative talk and provided practical tips for having uncomfortable conversations with others.
The Women for Election Australia Parliamentary Friendship Groupis a non-partisan initiative, to redress the gender imbalance in political representation across all of Australia’s parliamentary chambers; from Canberra to our local council chambers. This group will bring together female and male champions from across party lines and states to show support for the work WFEA is doing out in the community Senator…
The Women for Election Australia Parliamentary Friendship Groupis a non-partisan initiative, to redress the gender imbalance in political representation across all of Australia’s parliamentary chambers; from Canberra to our local council chambers. This group will bring together female and male champions from across party lines and states to show support for the work WFEA is doing out in the community Senator…