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Minorities and Indigenous Women

Indigenous women and other minorities suffer from a lack of political representation, economic marginalization and poverty, lack of access to social services and discrimination. This section highlights news, resources and stories on minorities and indigenous women's struggle for political inclusion.

We cannot keep leaving women with disabilities behind in leadership

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June 10, 2022

We cannot keep leaving women with disabilities behind in leadership

I know first-hand the difference that having women at the table can make.

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I know first-hand the difference that having women at the table can make.

June 10, 2022
More women and more diversity in new Australian parliament

All 151 seats in the House of Representatives and 40 of the 76 Senate seats were up for reelection in the recent Australian parliament elections. The Labor Party, led by Anthony Albanese, beat the incumbent Liberal/National coalition government.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seen here last week, speaking alongside (from left) Finance Minister Penny Wong, Deputy Prime Minster Richard Marles and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. (David Gray/Getty Images)
June 2, 2022
Australia's new prime minister appoints a record 10 women to his Cabinet

Australia's new government will look more like its country, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has named a record 10 women to his incoming Cabinet.

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Global parliamentary report 2022: Public engagement in the work of parliament

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June 1, 2022

Global parliamentary report 2022: Public engagement in the work of parliament

The third Global Parliamentary Report examines public engagement in the work of parliament. This report takes a detailed look at why engagement matters and how parliaments globally are engaging with the people they represent.

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The third Global Parliamentary Report examines public engagement in the work of parliament. This report takes a detailed look at why engagement matters and how parliaments globally are engaging with the people they represent.

May 30, 2022
"A proud moment for us," says Dalit body after Midha’s election; she represents the Labour Party

'A proud moment for us,' says Dalit body after Midha's election; she represents the Labour Party.

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May 25, 2022
"Work in progress": Australia’s new parliament the most diverse yet

Diversity advocates welcome new additions but say there is still a long way to go before parliament reflects Australian society

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May 16, 2022
Australia: Young women are turning their backs on political careers at alarming rate, new research suggests

Young women aren’t feeling any more optimistic about our parliamentary landscape, opportunities to build a career in politics or their safety,

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Australia: Represent us!

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May 16, 2022

Australia: Represent us!

Plan International Australia, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted a poll with a representative online sample of 1,034 Australian young women aged between 18 and 24 to gauge their views on the culture and diversity of representation in Australian politics.

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Plan International Australia, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted a poll with a representative online sample of 1,034 Australian young women aged between 18 and 24 to gauge their views on the culture and diversity of representation in Australian politics.

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

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May 13, 2022

The barriers preventing migrant women engaging in Australian politics

As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

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As the federal election date draws nearer, it’s almost impossible for Australians to avoid the policies, promises and paraphernalia of political parties and candidates contesting the election.

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