Women silenced in local govt, former councillor claims
‘Misogynistic and outdated’: a Victorian councillor explains why she resigned after a council-sponsored boxing match.
26 September, 2019
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ALGWA declares ‘it’s time’ after local govt Me Too scandal
Former Melbourne councillor Tessa Sullivan says she felt ‘used’ by political parties who tried to recruit her as a federal election candidate.
16 May, 2019
Women in local government hit historical high
As Australian governments mark International Women’s Day, representation of women in local government has reached a historical high point.
7 March, 2019
Council hobbles own councillor’s bid to become first female president of local govt body
Playing politics?
17 January, 2017
Australian councils employ equality
By Lilia Guan The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) said there has been a strong drive for equality in the workplace. In an interview with Government News, Darriea Turley, national president of ALGWA and councillor at Broken Hill City Council said local councils from Australia were implementing policies to ensure a sustainable […]
8 December, 2010
Federal funding a boon for local government women
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has committed $490,000 for a range of projects to improve the participation of women in local government. Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek announced the funding at the Local Government and Planning Ministers’ Council in Darwin late last week. The funding […]
12 October, 2009
ALGWA recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
By Staff Writer The Australian Local Government Women’s Association former national president, Kaele Way, has received an award in the 2009 Queen’s Birthday Honours list. She has been appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service to local government and the community. Way is currently chair of […]
15 June, 2009
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