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News
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Our Women, Our State Awards 2009 winners announced!
Winners of the prestigious Our Women Our State Awards were announced in a glittering ceremony at the State Library of Queensland on 10 November.
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United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
The Australian Government Office for Women is now seeking applications from community sector and Indigenous representatives to attend the 54th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York from 1-12 March 2010. Applications close Friday, 6 November 2009.
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Survey on paid maternity leave, sex-based harassment initiatives and the gender pay gap launched
On Thursday 20 August, the Hon. Tanya Plibersek, Australian Government Minister for the Status of Women and the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency, launched the 2009 EOWA Survey on Paid Maternity Leave, Sex-based Harassment Initiatives and the Gender Pay Gap.
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Office for Women helps celebrate Queensland's 150th birthday
In support of the Queensland Government's Q150 celebrations, the Office for Women has launched an online pictorial journey showcasing some of the many inspirational and pioneering women who have contributed to Queensland since 1859.
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Statistics about Queensland Women available
Statistical information including an overview of the current social, economic and legal status of Queensland women.
Media releases
November
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Brisbane ecologist earns gong in statewide awards - 11 November 2009
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Young Brisbane role model wins statewide women's award - 10 November 2009
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Young uni student shines at Our Women, Our State Awards - 10 November 2009
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Post grad student scoops women's award - 10 November 2009
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Gold Coast IT professional wins women's award - 10 November 2009
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University team wins women's award - 10 November 2009
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Indigenous scientist wins statewide award - 10 November 2009
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Inspirational Indigenous Elder honoured at statewide award - 10 November 2009
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Ministers to check out women in trades - 06 November 2009
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Thirty years and still going strong - 04 November 2009
September
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Top level talks to tackle domestic violence - 22 September 2009
August
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Minister honours women in technology - 29 August 2009
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Our Women, Our State awards now open - 5 August 2009
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Queensland women making inroads - 2 August 2009
July
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Local Indigenous women's trade careers get moving - 31 July 2009
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Awards to showcase women leading the way in construction - 30 July 2009
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Breaking down the barriers to women's workforce participation - 28 July 2009
June
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Darling Downs women leading the way - 9 June 2009
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Women make their mark - 5 June 2009
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Gold Coast’s trailblazing women saluted - 5 June 2009
April
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Strong Voices Strong Women - 24 April 2009
March
February
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International Women's Day theme announced - 4 February 2009
November
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Whitsunday's women supported to meet local skills shortages - 24 November 2008
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Minister For Women Congratulates Pyjama Foundation Founder - 18 November 2008
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Minister for Women congratulates Telstra’s Queensland Business Woman of the Year - 18 November 2008
October
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Funding encourages women into resources sector - 28 October 2008
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Major statewide strategy to stop domestic violence - 26 October 2008
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Central Queensland women called to the boardroom - 14 October 2008
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Bligh Government planning for the future of Queensland women - 3 October 2008
Please search the Ministerial Media Statements website for older media releases.
Last updated: 16 November 2009
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