Tasmanian Politics Set for Transformation in 2026
Source: Mirage News
Speaker of the Parliament of Tasmania, the Hon. Jacquie Petrusma MP, and Deputy Speaker Helen Burnet MP have combined to launch the state's Pathways to Politics for Women program for 2026.
Offered by the University of Tasmania, Pathways to Politics for Women is Australia's most successful program for helping women get elected to public office.
Now in its third year in Tasmania, the non-partisan program has resulted in 92 electoral successes in parliaments and councils across Australia. A total of 247 runs at election have been made nationally with a 37 per cent success rate.
"Reflecting on my own preselection in 2009, and being elected for the first time in 2010, I can't help but wish a program like Pathways to Politics for Women had been available," Mrs Petrusma said.
"Having access to practical training, trusted mentors and a supportive network would have made an enormous difference in building my confidence and navigating the complexities of entering public life.
Speaker of the Parliament of Tasmania, the Hon. Jacquie Petrusma MP, and Deputy Speaker Helen Burnet MP have combined to launch the state's Pathways to Politics for Women program for 2026.
Offered by the University of Tasmania, Pathways to Politics for Women is Australia's most successful program for helping women get elected to public office.
Now in its third year in Tasmania, the non-partisan program has resulted in 92 electoral successes in parliaments and councils across Australia. A total of 247 runs at election have been made nationally with a 37 per cent success rate.
"Reflecting on my own preselection in 2009, and being elected for the first time in 2010, I can't help but wish a program like Pathways to Politics for Women had been available," Mrs Petrusma said.
"Having access to practical training, trusted mentors and a supportive network would have made an enormous difference in building my confidence and navigating the complexities of entering public life.