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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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We need leaders who will act to make these visions a reality. Find out where your candidates stand at fairandequalpledge.org
April 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
2/ This morning, The Parenthood have launched their 'Early Learning' election scorecard. To find out more about where the major parties stand on childcare and early learning ahead of the federal election, check out The Parenthood’s Early Learning Scorecard. www.theparenthood.org.au/scorecard
Early Learning Scorecard
www.theparenthood.org.au
April 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
3/ - the inclusiveness of minority groups in public spheres is more prevalent
- policy outcomes improve across society.
*ABS 2021 Census
** Interparliamentary Union Feb 2025.
***World Economic Forum, United Nations, Interparliamentary Union, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
March 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
2/ A wealth of research*** shows that where there are more women in parliament,
- countries are more prosperous
- countries make more political progress
- legal equality improves
- economic opportunity improves
- there are greater gender related outcomes
- corruption is reduced
March 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
2/ In 2025, we commemorate Beijing+30, the 30th anniversary of a bold vision for gender equality, the Beijing Platform for Action. This year we continue to #MarchForward for a gender equal future #ForAllWomenAndGirls.
March 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM