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Women's Electoral Lobby Australia
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The Women’s Electoral Lobby (WEL) is a national, independent, non-party political, feminist lobby group that has worked tirelessly for over 50 years to improve the position of women in society. Find us at - wel.org.au
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Your vote could shape the future of women’s health in Australia. 🩺 From access to contraception + abortion care, to support for maternal health + First Nations-led birthing services, every policy counts.
#HerHealthMatters #AusPol #ReproRights #MaternityCare #FirstNationsHealth #FederalElection2025
April 28, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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How to make your vote count at the Federal Election.
What are the instructions for the two ballot papers?
Learn more with this informative video from the ABC.
Politics Explained: Series 2025 How to vote in the federal election
A limited number of voting booths will be open over the next two weeks in the lead up to election day, but once you’re in the booth, how do you actually do it?
iview.abc.net.au
April 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Every child deserves the best start — and every parent deserves time to care and work. This election, let’s make early learning fair, free & accessible for all.

Swipe to see where the parties stand!

#EducationCare4OurFuture #FederalElection #Australia #ECEC #EarlyLearningMatters #AusPol
April 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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WEL’s Federal Election 2025 scorecard is here! It's based on a detailed assessment of major parties’ publicly stated commitments against WEL’s top 5 policy priorities - the most urgent priorities for action to achieve equality and justice for all women. See how the main political parties stack up!
2025 Federal Election Scorecard
Independent, non-party political, feminist lobby group
www.wel.org.au
April 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Violence against women is a national crisis, and survivors can’t afford to wait. We need real action now — because no one should be left waiting for safety.

#EndGenderBasedViolence #EnoughIsEnough #VoteForWomen #DFVcrisis #SafeNotSilent #FederalElection #GenderequalityNow
April 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Housing is a gender equality crisis. We need long-term investment in public & community housing that includes: safe homes for women escaping violence, accessible housing, and ownership models for women with limited equity.

#VoteForHerFuture #HomesForAll #GenderEqualHousing #FederalElection #AusPol
April 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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We need leaders who will act to make these visions a reality. Find out where your candidates stand at fairandequalpledge.org
Text says 4. Recognise caring and care work. Invest in our caring workforce, and the structures that support carers. Including: adequately remunerating those in caring professions; improving entitlements for carers, and ensuring adequate financial support for students training for caring professions during mandatory placements. A drawing of a two nurses holding a sign saying paid nursing placements, while two parents with a newborn, all walking towards a hospital, is included. Text says 5. Supporting those doing it tough. Raise the rate of income support; increase the Remote Area allowance to ease pressures on the many First Nations women facing exorbitant grocery prices in remote areas; fund homelessness services and social housing to meet demand, and expand access to specialist social security legal services. A drawing of people waiting outside of a community legal clinic, with some holding groceries and all looking happy, is included Text says see how your candidates have pledged. A website link is included.
April 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Fair Agenda’s election website Vote for a Fair and Gender Equal Future is live!

We're asking candidates to commit to act in five key areas, which were illustrated by the talented @jessharwoodart.bsky.social as part of our vision for what it looks like when our movement wins.
Text says Fair Agenda's election pledge: we're asking candidates to commit to act in 5 key areas. A screenshot of the pledge website is included. Text says: 1. Address domestic violence. Resource specialist services that victim-survivors rely on to report, be safe, and recover; improve service support access for women on temporary visas; invest in specialist legal services; and resource Disability Representative Organisations to ensure national strategies work for women with disabilities. A drawing of two women talking over coffee with a baby is included. Two nurses are also sharing coffee next to a sign that says women safe and equal at home. Text says 2. Address sexual violence. Invest in expanding specialist support available to victim-survivors of rape; enable experts to contribute to national efforts, including prevention efforts in schools; and finish delivering reforms needed to improve university responses to gender-based violence. A drawing of people waiting outside of a university, with a women jogging and two women walking towards a childcare is included. Text says 3. Support women's health and reproductive health. Support training for primary care providers to address gender bias and deliver gender-responsive healthcare; improve affordability of contraceptives; invest in menopause treatments and research, address barriers to accessing abortion care; and increase capacity of women’s health services. A drawing of women outside of a health clinic, with a child next to a pregnant woman is included. Text in the drawing says reproductive healthcare, menopause consultations.
April 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Early childhood education & care is one of WEL's election priorities. A national vision should clarify the roles early childhood education & care play in strengthening economic life, social inclusion, education equity and well-being, and would help shape future planning and funding priorities. 1/
April 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Make your vote count this federal election. You must be correctly enrolled by 8pm local time today, Monday 7 April. You can enrol or check your enrolment details on the Australian Electoral Commission website - www.aec.gov.au/enrol/
April 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Angela Priestley scans the serious issues facing women at the upcoming Federal Election. Thank you Women's Agenda!

Read WEL's Federal Election Policy Platform here - www.wel.org.au/2025_federal...
This election will have significant consequences for women
The election is on. What are the consequences for women? From how campaigning is run to promises made? Here's what we know so far.
womensagenda.com.au
March 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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WEL acknowledges that the Albanese Gov has laid important foundations for advancing women’s economic & social equality, & safety.

“WEL policies, for this Federal Election go well beyond the Government’s cautious approach,” - WEL National Convenor, Kay Anastassiadis.

www.wel.org.au/2025_budget_...
Media Statement March 2025 Federal Budget
Independent, non-party political, feminist lobby group
www.wel.org.au
March 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Women make up 50.7%* of the Australian population but only 39.1%** of our lower house representatives. Australia's 2025 Federal Election is an opportunity for us to use our votes to make our parliament more accurately reflect our population. 1/
March 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Australian women have the power to influence the outcome of the 2025 Federal Election. Female voters outnumber male voters in 90% of 150 Federal Electorates. Keep an eye out for WEL's Federal Election Policy Platform (coming soon). Be WEL informed this Federal Election and make your vote count!
Graphic with women's silhouettes and the words 'make your vote count this Federal Election'.
March 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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#IWD 8 March, is a time to demand action for governments to deliver on rights, equality and empowerment for women. There are forces across the world who work to wind back our progress, today and everyday, we need to raise our voices, think 'WEL' before we vote, and hold the line on our rights. 1/
March 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Brands/Organisations who claim to align with women for the PR benefit of International Women's Day, must walk the talk when it comes to the gender pay gap. A super article from Angela Priestley at @womensagenda.bsky.social
Check the gender gaps of employers celebrating women this IWD
The majority of them will have a gender pay gap in favour of men.
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March 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Older women are the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness and almost 80 per cent (4 in 5) of single women renting live below the poverty line. Increasing access to GPs will ensure that more women can see a GP without added financial stress.

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Labor and the Coalition have pledged to raise GP bulk billing. Here’s what the Medicare boost means for patients
Fewer than half of Australians are always bulk billed when they see a GP. Labor’s Medicare plan, which the Coalition has promised to match, could turn this around.
theconversation.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Recent government funding for women’s health included millions to expand trials of pharmacists prescribing the oral contraceptive pill. What do the experts think?
Should pharmacists be able to provide the pill over the counter without a script? We asked 5 experts
theconversation.com
February 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Online violence against women and girls has escalated rapidly in recent years, posing major threats to safety and well-being. So what is Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence?
What Is Technology-Facilitated Violence?
YouTube video by Centre for International Governance Innovation
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February 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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'From January next year, Australian families will have access to three days of guaranteed subsidised childcare, scrapping the 'activity test'.'
Labor's subsidised childcare policy has passed parliament. Here's what it will mean
From January next year, Australian families will have access to three days of guaranteed subsidised childcare, scrapping the 'activity test'.
www.sbs.com.au
February 14, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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*Warning - Distressing content.
The ABC has this morning published a devastating article by Georgia Roberts on the data behind gendered violence in Australia. 62% of murdered women were found or died inside their own homes, a place many of us go to find safety.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
The confronting data exposing the patterns behind gendered violence deaths
An analysis of data by the ABC shows 69 women were killed in instances of gendered violence last year in Australia. All but 10 were killed by someone known to them.
www.abc.net.au
February 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM