Originally published on SkyNews 02/05/2021.
The New South Wales local government elections are fast approaching and state leaders are hoping more women will throw their hat in the ring. In the state, women make up just 30 per cent of those in council. More than 100 councils across NSW will hold elections on Saturday, September 4.
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