Labor women deliver in a difficult election and should lead
Despite an unexpected defeat at the Federal Election on Saturday, the Australian Labor Party has continued its progress towards gender equality with 44 women elected to Federal Parliament, compared to only 26 women in the Coalition parties.
As candidates recuperate after a hard fought election campaign, sights have now turned to who will lead the Labor Party.
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Bill’s heart in gender equality
If Bill Shorten is elected on the 18 May, he will for the first time in Australian history have equal numbers of men and women in the Labor caucus from which to select a gender equal cabinet.
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#MyMum wants...
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and before chocolates, flowers and foot spas it used to be a day of political action by mums. With less than a week until federal election day let’s get behind the #MyMum online campaign sparked by Bill Shorten’s heartfelt speech about his mum Ann and the many women-focused policies that the Labor team are taking to the election.
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Tanja Kovac on ABC's Jon Faine election wrap panel
Did you hear our National Co-Convenor Tanja Kovac discussing how gender is a major issue this election on ABC's Jon Faine election wrap panel? If you missed out listen online from 1 hour and 37 minutes onwards over here.
Give mum the gift of more feminists in parliament
Donate to EMILY's List Australia and receive a printable customisable card for Mum or mentor. Alternatively you can print your donation gift and include it in your own card to Mum. These beautiful digital cards will be sent to you in PDF form to show Mum you care (about seeing more feminists in Parliament)! Donate over here.
Monthly membership launch for new members
From today 1st May 2019 we are offering the option for new members to pay their membership monthly instead of annually!
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Labor women's policy platform launch
Labor has launched the most comprehensive women's policy platform that any Opposition has taken in to a federal election.
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High Court decision on Safe Access Zones
The High Court of Australia has delivered a landmark ruling confirming the constitutional validity of legislation establishing safe access zones in Victoria and Tasmania.
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Election Day called
It's official: May 18th 2019 will be federal election day. Join our movement for gender equity, support more progressive Labor women into parliament. Volunteer on a local campaign to make it happen.