In 1973 Elizabeth Reid was appointed Australia’s first adviser on Women’s Affairs by Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.
Reid was Whitlam’s key adviser when he made groundbreaking reforms which included extending the minimum wage, introducing paid maternity leave in the public service, establishing a single mother’s benefit, funding community childcare, ensuring accessible contraception, increasing access to no-fault divorce, and funding refuges and women’s health centres around the country.
The Bridget Whelan Scholarship is an annual award of $10,000 for female advisers in the Australian Labor Party.The purpose of the Scholarship is to assist female advisers to extend and develop their skills and capacity and contribute further to the party – in policy, communications and or leadership roles.
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Clare Manton
Stephanie Anderson
Georgia Betros
We run small and large events including online throughout the year. We encourage State and Territory Staff to run their own events for female staff as well. All our activities are aimed at bringing members together to celebrate achievements and support women in the political workplace.
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