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What Women Want Australia

June 28, 2007 · Print This Article

What Women Want Australia, is a new political party giving a voice to Australian women launches today in Brisbane. The party is set to contest the 2007 Federal election with a clear agenda; to improve Australian political life and policy through greater involvement of women.

WWW is the brainchild of Justine Caines, a socially active mum of 6 children living in rural NSW. “Much is being said about women taking a greater role in politics and yet little is being done. The major parties behave like boys clubs and despite some wonderful female MP’s, the role of women in Australian life needs to be enhanced,” said Ms Caines.

Formed in April, the party quickly gained momentum with more than 700 members. The party, which in is the process of seeking registration with the Australian Electoral Commission, plans to run candidates in the Senate and key marginal House of Representative seats.

What Women Want Australia

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9 Responses to “What Women Want Australia”

  1. Naomi on June 28th, 2007 8:45 am

    Great! I hope this party encourages more women to get involved in the political process.

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  3. Mara B. on June 29th, 2007 6:07 am

    I’m all for women being active in politics, on every level. I think we bring a unique perspective to the whole thing, and I think it’s about time we’re heard. Great job!

  4. Lady Rose on June 29th, 2007 6:43 am

    What an awesome blog - I just discovered it today and joining you mybloglog community. Health and Happiness, Lady Rose

  5. Mad goat lady on June 29th, 2007 2:13 pm

    More power to the women behind this party.

    Women are so skilled at juggling so many jobs at one time that I am sure they will be a success!

  6. Goddess Carlie on June 29th, 2007 5:07 pm

    thanks for sharing! I hadn’t heard about this. I will be reading up on their site with interest

  7. Leigh on June 30th, 2007 9:45 am

    Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comments Lady Rose :)

  8. Redrobyn on July 1st, 2007 9:52 am

    Great we need more women in politics , it is a bit of a boys club at the moment.

  9. Becky on July 24th, 2007 10:28 am

    Fantastic. Not only are Australian women some of the cutest women in the world–they can really kick ass–and it is great they are organizing politically.

    For some reason I am a woman who has always been interested in politics–I think it is because my parents talked about it at home and encourage us to join in.

    But, as Mara B said–women need to get involved–and it looks like in Australia it is happening.

    No one has done this in America. And I am one who does not really think Hillary Clinton is going to do all that much for women.

    But I would not be surprised to see great things come out of the Aussie women!

    ~Becky

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