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Christine Fyffe spoke about the classification of publications, films and computer games in the Victorian Parliament on 15 November 2012. View speech
Apology for past forced adoption practices by Queensland Premier, the Honourable Campbell Newman MP. View speech
FEATURE VIDEO: PWPP forum in Sydney, February 2013
W.comm wants more action on Indigenous violence
W.comm chair Lisa Baker has urged Australian parliaments to follow Canada’s lead in taking more action on violence against indigenous women. Read more
Women undeterred by business challenges
W.comm has welcomed a report which sheds light on the challenges faced by the growing number of Australian women who have chosen to become their own boss. Read more
w.comm celebrates International Women’s Day
W.comm parliamentarians are today wishing all women a happy International Women’s Day as they attend celebrations around the country on March 8 2013. Read more
Women’s organisations worldwide
The CPA has put together a comprehensive list of parliamentary and non-parliamentary organisations working to increase women’s involvement in politics. The resource is also aimed at supporting women parliamentarians who are working towards gender equality in their parliaments. Read more
Forum sets plan for gender equality in Pacific politics
A group of female parliamentarians has agreed to work together on a dozen priorities to address gender equality in Pacific politics. Read more
New forum brings together Pacific women MPs
Female members of Pacific parliaments are meeting in Sydney at a new forum designed to encourage more women in the region to enter politics, and to assist Pacific parliaments in addressing gender equality issues. Read more
A w.comm action agenda for 2012-13 identifies key areas of activity. Download the agenda
