Women into local government resources
There are several publications and web resources which may help you to find out more about running for local council.
Office for Women
The Office for Women has published the following information papers. One deals specifically with women's representation in local government and the other addresses women's leadership more generally.
- Focus on Women Information Paper 2 - Women in Local Government information paper
- Focus on Women Information Paper 4 - Women and Leadership information paper
See also the Centenary of Women's Suffrage resources which document the history of Queensland women's right to vote.
Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation
More information about the Local Government portfolio within the Department is available.
The Department will be publishing a series of information resources for people interested in becoming elected representatives in local government. These will be linked here when they become available.
Local Government Resources
Australian Local Government Women's Association (ALGWA) Branch (Non-Queensland Government website)
Victorian Local Government Association. Although this is a Victorian organisation, this site has a range of resources that target women. (Non-Queensland Government website)
Other resources and further reading
Different Voices: Gender and Politics in Australia by Elizabeth van Acker, published by Macmillan: South Melbourne, 1999.
Getting Even: Women MP's Talk about Life, Power and Politics by Anne Henderson, published by HarperCollins: Pymble, NSW, 1999.
Our Centenary of Women's Suffrage published by Commonwealth Office of the Status of Women: Canberra, 2004.
Last updated: 8 April 2008
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