The reality for women in politics in Australia.
Published on Mamamia
March 7, 2022
In 2010, Julia Gillard became the first woman to be Prime Minister of Australia.
On whatever side of the political divide you sit, it arguably heralded a time of renewed optimism for women with strong political (or professional) aspirations. A watershed moment, it appeared that Australia was progressing towards a society that looked to value gender equality – even just a little bit more.
The power of representation. We know, "you have to see it to be it", and as a 22-year-old university student, I felt the excitement of possibility. And I know a lot of women, across different generations and backgrounds did too.