Women in the ALP
NSW Labor is committed to getting better outcomes for women.
NSW Labor is assisting women from all backgrounds to become more active in political life to provide greater focus on how government’s affect women.
Labor Women’s ForumThe Labor Womens’ Forum works to increase membership and involvement of women at all levels of the ALP. To achieve this, the Labor Women’s Forum organise a variety of opportunities for women members of the party – from training workshops to social events.
The Labor Women’s Forum provides the opportunity for women to create both formal and informal party links, fostering involvement in the ALP. A proactive approach is taken by the Labor Women’s Forum in transferring skills and providing support to all women within the ALP.
Highlights of the past 18 months for the Labor Women’s Forum include:
- Maxine McKew Federal Election Fundraising Dinner
- Party Training and Public Speaking seminars in Parramatta, the Illawarra, the Central Coast and Queanbeyan;
- Labor Women’s Forum Networking Breakfast with special guest the then Shadow Attorney General Nicola Roxon; and
- Christmas Drinks held in conjunction with the Young Labor Women’s Network.
Young Labor Women’s Network
The Labor Women’s Forum works in conjunction with the Young Labor Women’s Network to support young women’s participation in the party. International Women’s Day March is always a feature of the Young Labor Women’s Network calendar.
Labor Women’s Forum Platform
(i) To increase membership and involvement of women at all levels of the ALP through training and communications strategies;
(ii) To be a communication channel for Labor women in NSW;
(iii) To enhance the levels of representation in public office by ALP women;
(iv) Increase participation of women in public life;
(v) Liaise with ALP policy committees to advise on policy issues; and
(vi) To maximise the support of women for the ALP.
Labor Women in Parliament
NSW LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
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Catherine Green |
1931-1932 (resigned) |
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Ellen Webster |
1931-1934 |
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Gertrude Melville |
1952-1958 |
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Evelyn Barron |
1963-1976 |
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Millicent Press |
1959-1970 (defected from ALP) |
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Edna Roper |
1958-1970 |
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Millie Rygate |
1961-1967 |
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Kathleen Anderson |
1973-1981 |
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Dorothy Isaksen |
1978-1988; 1990-1999 |
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Deirdre Grusovin |
1978-1990 resigned |
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Delcia Kite |
1975-1995 |
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Marie Fisher |
1978-1988 |
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Franca Arena |
1981-1999 (defected from ALP 1997) |
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Ann Symonds |
1982-1998 resigned |
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Judith Walker |
1984-1995 |
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Jan Burnswoods |
1991-2007 |
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Meredith Burgmann |
1991- 2007 (President of LC 1999-2007) |
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Janelle Saffin |
1995-2003 |
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Carmel Tebbutt |
1998-2005 |
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Amanda Fazio |
2000- |
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Kayee Griffith |
2003- |
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Christine Robertson |
2004- |
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Penny Sharpe |
2005- |
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Linda Voltz |
2007- |
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Helen Westwood |
2007- |
NSW LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
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Mary Quirk |
1939-1947 |
Balmain |
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Lilian Fowler |
1944-1947 |
Newtown |
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Janice Crosio |
1981-1988 1988-1990 |
Fairfield Smithfield |
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Pam Allan |
1988-1991 1991-2007 |
Wentworthville Blacktown |
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Sandra Nori |
1988-1991 1991-.2007 |
McKell Port Jackson |
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Deirdre Grusovin |
1990-2003 |
Heffron |
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Faye Lo Po |
1991-2003 |
Penrith |
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Gabrielle Harrison |
1994-2003 |
Parramatta |
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Marie Andrews |
1995- |
Peats |
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Diane Beamer |
1995-1999 1999- |
Badgerys Creek Mulgoa |
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Reba Meagher |
1994- |
Cabramatta |
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Cherie Burton |
1999- |
Kogarah |
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Alison Megarrity |
1999- |
Menai |
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Marianne Saliba |
1999-2007 |
Illawarra |
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Barbara Perry |
2001- |
Auburn |
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Linda Burney |
2003- |
Canterbury |
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Angela D'Amore |
2003- |
Drummoyne |
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Tanya Gadiel |
2003- |
Parramatta |
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Noreen Hay |
2003- |
Wollongong |
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Virginia Judge |
2003- |
Strathfield |
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Kristina Kenneally |
2003- |
Heffron |
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Karen Paluzzano |
2003- |
Penrith |
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Carmel Tebbutt |
2005- |
Marrickville |
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Verity Firth |
2007- |
Balmain |
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Sonia Hornery |
2007 |
Walsend |
|
Jodi McKay |
2007- |
Newcastle |
|
Lylea McMahon |
2007- |
Shellharbour |
