Federal Election has been called - Game on!

Prime Minister Gillard visited the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call a federal election.

After all the speculation, we finally have an election date. Australian’s will be going to the polls on Saturday 21 August for House of Representatives and Half Senate election.

To keep up with all matters election visit the WEL Australian website's  “Election Hotspot” pages. We’ll let you know what’s happening with the leaders and your local candidates. We’ll give you interesting snippets, award our “Misogynist Quote of the Week”, and of course score the policies and platforms of the major parties against our Feminist Policy Framework.
 
Enrol to vote now!!

Encourage everyone you know to check their electoral enrolment.  Go to the GetUp website to watch a clever video about the Federal Election starring Tony Abbott as a James Bond-like character and Julia as a Lara Croft equivalent - battling it out for the hearts and minds of voting Australians.  Information about how to enrol can also be found there.  There are still 1.4 million Australians - especially young Australians - not enrolled to vote.  Urgent action required.

 
 
WEL needs your help during the Federal election

WEL is preparing and publishing fact sheets on why the Federal election should be engaging women of all political persuasions.  Learn the facts - do not be swayed by fear or voting for the status quo.  Election time is when politicians listen to what is wanted.  Think WEL before you vote for a fairer society for women.  Go to the WEL Australia website for more information - or contact the WEL office to become involved. 

 
 
Congratulations to all Edna Ryan Award Recipients!

This month WEL NSW celebrated the 13th year of the EDNAs in recognition of women who have made a feminist difference.

In all, 15 women were honoured for their achievements in the areas of arts, battling, community activism, media/communication, education, mentoring and workforce. All of the women awarded have made a feminist difference. They are battlers, stirrers, troublemakers who show extraordinary commitment and determination to improve life for women and for society as a whole.

WEL would like to congratulate all recipients of this year's Edna Ryan Awards!

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Working women are still in the RED

Women working full time, on average, get only 82% of men's earnings and the gap is increasing.  This year, women will have to work 2 months more o earn the same as their male equivalent.

Download a postcard and send to a politician to remind them that working women are STILL waiting for equal pay.  Or contact the WEL office on 9212.4374 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to be sent some postcards.
 
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