Women for Election Information Session via Zoom :: May 2020

We recently ran a Women for Election Information Session to explain what we do and why we do it. If you missed it, here is a recording.

Licia is the CEO of Women for Election Australia (WFEA) and ran as an Independent in the high profile 2018 Wentworth byelection.

Ruth is a Pathways to Politics Alumni, former Mayor and regular presenter at WFEA programs as well as an author of the must-have candidate handbook, Get Elected. You can get your copy on her website.

If you want to support WFEA deliver courses and support women seeking a place in public office, please make a donation or volunteer via the form below.

Understanding Pre-Selection

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. …

Women for Election In Conversation with Lidia Thorpe :: Recording

Women for Election Australia Director, Kat Henaway recently interviewed Lidia Thorpe, Greens Senator for Victoria. As promised, we recorded the conversation so that everyone can be inspired by Lidia’s journey to the senate, her strength and vision. We look forward to seeing what she does next and hope to catch up with her in 12 months and…

Women for Election In Conversation with Sharman Stone :: Recording

Sharman is well known for her strong win in the 1996 Federal election, having won the seat of Murray for the Liberal party after it had only ever resided in the hands of the Nationals party. Sharman widened her margin in the time she held the seat until she retired from politics at the 2016…

Dr Sophie Scamps MP ‘In Conversation’

Article by Kali Goldstone It was a very special In Conversation on 16 May as we had the opportunity to talk to Women for Election alumna, Dr Sophie Scamps MP. Sophie was a participant in our first online EQUIP course that we ran during COVID lockdown. Sophie is the Independent Member for the Federal electorate…

WFEA Parliamentary Friendship Group: Senator Claire Chandler

The Women for Election Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group is 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…

Sue Cato joins Women for Election as an Ambassador

We are delighted to announce Sue Cato as a new Ambassador of Women for Election Australia. Not only is Sue a leader in her profession and a generous philanthropist, but she understands the critical need to have more women at the decision making table in our legislative chambers. Sue joins our other esteemed Ambassadors: Ann…