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Who is defining merit?
Recent reports that some in the Liberal party are finally considering the introduction of quotas has generated some discussion within EMILY’s List. Helen Creed was involved in negotiating the introduction of Affirmative Action (AA) Rules within both the ACTU and the ALP. She shares some reflections on the implementation.Continue readingCultural change takes time - our work is not done.
Paul Keating backed in the formation of EMILY's List Australia as Prime Minister. It was hard to dismiss the logic of Joan Kirner and the other women who identified the need to break the bias of a party selecting mostly men in winnable seats.Continue reading -
Upcoming events
Get elected! Workshop
When: Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 02:00 PM
Where: VirtualHave you thought about standing for election? Or know someone you think should?
How do you take the first step?
This year's Get elected! Training series is starting off with an introductory session open to members and supporters, regardless of your party membership status.
- How do you make the decision to run?
- What factors do you need to consider?
- Local, state or federal?
- How do you overcome the barriers?
The two hour online session will address many of the questions you might have and features the experiences of two women who became MPs last year. Kristy McBain, Federal member for Eden-Monaro, and Sheena Watt, Member of the Victorian Legislative Council who filled a casual vacancy, both making the decision to stand last year.
Saturday 19th June, 2.00-4.00pm AEST - Book today!
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