I often meet with women who are interested in getting more involved with or running for politics (across all political persuasions!).
In Australia, women are under-represented across all levels of government, business, civil society and positions of influence. Despite their proven ability as leaders and their right to participate equally in democratic governance, women still face many obstacles to participating in political life.
Only 24% of members of parliament worldwide are women. (Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), 'Women in national parliaments', November 2018)
35% of members of parliament in Australia are women. (Source: Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), 2019 Federal Election)
As the only program of its kind in Queensland, QUT's Pathways to Politics for Women is a nonpartisan initiative that seeks to increase female participation in all levels of government by equipping women with the skills to succeed in being elected to public office, and to thrive as political leaders.
The program is designed to provide participants with the networks, training and support required to advance their political career.
So if you’ve been thinking politics might be for you, this course is open for applications now! Visit the link below for more info 👇👇👇
QUT Pathways to Politics for Women
www.qut.edu.au
We're equipping women with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become political leaders.From 1am Friday 22 January, in accordance with the State Government’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Masks will no longer be mandatory for visitors to wear inside indoor Council venues, unless social distancing is not possible
The maximum number of visitors permitted inside indoor Council venues will return to 1 person per 2 square metres (sqm)
Ticketed venues will return to 100 per cent capacity, however patrons are encouraged to wear masks on entry and exit
Private gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed in public spaces such as Council parks
The maximum number of visitors permitted in any of the following Council venues will vary according to each one’s size, layout and social distancing capacity, with enhanced sanitation and safety measures remaining in place for the safety of visitors and employees:
Libraries
Community Halls
Pools and aqua parks
Environment Centres
The Museum of Brisbane (MOB)
Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane City Hall
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (temporarily closing from Monday 25 January to Saturday 20 February for accessibility works)
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Active and Healthy classes
Community Immunisation clinics
Regional business centres
Visible Ink Youth Hub
Resource Recovery Centres
Tip shops
Waste services, including residential bin collections, bin repairs and replacements will continue as normal, with enhanced sanitation and safety measures remaining in place for the safety of residents and employees.
Funerals and Council chapels
Funeral services will continue as per normal operations, however, in accordance with State Government restrictions will be limited to:
50 people inside Council’s chapels
100 people for outdoor burials
Public transport operations
While masks are no longer mandatory when travelling on public transport, we strongly encourage passengers to continue carrying a face mask for use when social distancing is not possible
Enhanced sanitation and safety measures will remain in place for the safety of residents and employees
We encourage patrons to continue leaving a gap between themselves and others, and to stay home if unwell
Bus and ferry services will continue operating to normal timetables
For more information on closures visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call Council on (07) 3403 8888.