Janet Wilson from the Parliamentary Library in Canberra reports that following recent state elections and movements in the federal parliament there are now 158 women in parliaments around Australia, representing 32.2 per cent of the total parliamentarians – a net increase on 7 since her last report. See Janet’s excellent research at Women and Politics table
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This is indeed encouraging. However, I am trying to raise awareness among the broader community about paid maternity leave and the lack of initiative showen by the government on this issue. When I have written to female MP’s – either asking them to explain government policy or to those in opposition to keep up the pressure – I have had round about responses which simply tow the party line. It is great that there is more female representation in parliament – now they need to start reignite debates on issue such as child care, maternity leave, workplace equality etc…I utterley admire women in parliament – I just wish they would stand up and be counted.