Trish Doyle: Always persevering“As a working-class girl from the country, I never anticipated that I could be a Member of Parliament.”Mar 2, 2021Mar 2, 2021
Emma Davidson: Continuing her work“Gender equality means more than legal rights.”Feb 25, 2021Feb 25, 2021
Emily Bourke: The power of stories“Seeing neighbours, friends and more often than not strangers come together to fight for their community is incredibly powerful.”Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021
Ella Haddad: A progressive focus“Often individual concerns and don’t make headline news, but make a positive difference in the lives of the individual who needed the…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
Janine Freeman: Upon reflection“Gender equality is a commitment to a thriving society through valuing women’s contribution”Feb 14, 2021Feb 14, 2021
Libby Mettam: Committed to accountability“It is about respect and fairness to all, and to be treated according to your merits.”Feb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021
Vickie Chapman: “I need to use my influence now”Vickie Chapman is the Deputy Premier and Attorney-General of South Australia, the first woman in either of these roles.Feb 4, 2021Feb 4, 2021
Natalie Hutchins: Advancing equality“Women having a voice means that more viewpoints are represented when decisions are made”Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021
Emma Hurst: Great and small“It is about not only acknowledging but valuing all genders equally.”Jan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021
Jess Pugh: Responsibility and outcomes“Community work is an important precursor to being elected to parliament, because it means that when you’re elected, you’re already across…Jan 19, 2021Jan 19, 2021
Rebecca Vassarotti: With new energy“We need our parliaments to reflect our community, so as well as gender equity in politics we also need to see more diversity among the…Jan 15, 2021Jan 15, 2021
Fiona Simpson: Service above self“People matter most and I hope we never lose sight of that in the midst of the big issues.”Jan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021
Rebecca White: A leading voice“One of the most important responsibilities I have is to give voice to the many community members who feel they haven’t been heard.”Jan 5, 2021Jan 5, 2021
Tanya Plibersek: Pursuing fairness“I want every Australian to feel they have a say in our democracy.”Dec 23, 2020Dec 23, 2020
Lisa Chesters: Working for equalityLisa Chesters is the first woman to be the Member for Bendigo, an electorate which has existed since Federation.Dec 15, 2020Dec 15, 2020
Sue Hickey: Action and energySue Hickey prides herself on getting things done, which she doesDec 13, 2020Dec 13, 2020
Kate Worden: Valuing community“I bring a grassroots perspective to decision making and ensure any proposals or policies put Territorians first”Dec 9, 2020Dec 9, 2020
Jane Hume: For fairness, and efficiency“Great government, policy and politics depend on women being at the table”Dec 3, 2020Dec 3, 2020
Amanda Rishworth: Passionate about access“I realised I wanted to try and make a difference on a larger scale”Dec 1, 2020Dec 1, 2020
Yasmin Catley: A community focus“We need to move beyond tokenism and tick-box approaches”Nov 26, 2020Nov 26, 2020
