Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians
Australia Region
The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) is a non-partisan network of women parliamentarians within Australia who are committed to the advancement of women in Australian politics. Each of the states, territories and the federal Parliament elect a representative to the CWP Australia Region Steering Committee.
CWP has an active presence in all Australian parliaments, and members use various methods; such as mentions in parliamentary debates, hosting forums and inter-parliamentary events, to raise awareness of the work and focus of the CWP.
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Happy International Day of the Midwife to all our amazingly talented, skillful, caring & compassionate midwives who care for women and children at one of the most important times in their lives- thank you all 💕🙏
Molly must not be just another statistic - another woman killed at the hands of a former partner- this is a national emergency and needs an emergency response from all levels of government … NOW
“”Researcher Sherele Moody said 30 women have been killed in Australia already this year – 10 of them during April.”
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Lifeline 131 114
Woman 'murdered' in country home by ex-love interest
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A man is accused of breaching a restraining order and "brutally" murdering his former partner in a home in country NSW.Comment on Facebook A man is accused of ...
What was the judges name who let him out?
A very full & informative day at the Australian Council of Public Accounts Committees (ACPAC) conference - I spoke to other members of Public Accounts Committees (or their equivalent) and Auditors General from around the nation, NZ, Cook Islands & Solomon Islands. A few pics from today and I’m speaking again tomorrow.
Great pic of the amazing Phoenix House women at the King Island Show - happy International Women’s Day to you!! Sally Haneveer
The CWP NSW Branch, chaired by Ms Lynda Voltz MP, would like to wish everyone a very happy International Women's Day.
International Women's Day was first held in 1911. It's a day of global activism and celebration that doesn't belong to any particular country, group or organisation. Everyone who wants to forge positive change for women and girls can celebrate International Women's Day and participate in related activities.
In the spirit of the 2024 International Women's Day theme, 'Inspire Inclusion,' the CWP NSW Branch is pleased to be launching a new parliamentary network for young women leaders from across the state. The inaugural members of this network will be a group of incredible young women, each nominated by a woman Member of NSW Parliament, who have already made impactful contributions to their communities. The new network will give these young women a forum to regularly empower and support each other to grow into inspiring leaders.
The network will be launched at NSW Parliament on Wednesday 13 March, with young women leaders and women Members of Parliament in attendance.
Documents
CWP Gender-Sensitising Parliaments: A Seven-Step Field Guide
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Top 10 Tips for New Parliamentarians
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