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Article: Female politicians reach out across party lines for support
Originally published in the Sydney Morning Herald, 19 March 2020 By Katina Curtis Female federal MPs are reaching out across party lines to set up a group that seeks to grow their ranks at coming elections and could function as a forum for women in Parliament to push for a better workplace. It’s expected…
Media Release: Women for Election wins $5m grant to equip women to run for public office
MEDIA RELEASE 23 March 2023 Women for Election wins $5m grant to equip women to run for public office Licia Heath, CEO of Women for Election (WFE), said she was overjoyed at the news that the Australian Government had awarded WFE, leading a consortium of heavy-hitting gender-specialist organisations, a grant of $5 million over 5…
Radio: ABC NewsRadio. Licia Heath, WFE CEO with Thomas (Tom) Oriti
Licia Heath, CEO of Women for Election talked with Thomas (Tom) Oriti on the ABC News Radio Breakfast show in. response to Kate Jenkins report. Listen to the response now: Listen to more radio interviews from our media section. Share this radio:
The Guardian: Women in power – the push to get more diverse female candidates in Australian elections
Written by Nick Newling. Article originally published on The Guardian website on Friday, 17 November 2023. Almost every council in Australia has a gallery of “dead men”, says Licia Heath. In the Cairns regional council, the gallery of past mayors – overwhelmingly white and male – is in the civic reception room. Underneath their gaze,…
Podcast: Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny, Women in politics special
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Women for Election: Statement on The Voice Referendum
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…