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Vale Dorothy Simons

Dorothy Simons was one of a stream of highly motivated women – starting perhaps with the suffragettes, proceeding to Germaine Greer and on to women forcing their way into the military front line – who refused to remain in the … Continue reading

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IWD 2012

This International Women’s Day join your feminist community for a community picnic, live music & world-changing chatter. Last year was the 100th Anniversary, so let’s look forward this year! Meet some fabulous young women & hear their views. There will … Continue reading

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Community workers win pay rise

Community workers were finally handed the pay rise they had been fighting for by Fair Work Australia on Wednesday. The case was lodged by the Australian Services Union in collaboration with several other unions on March 11 2010 to deliver … Continue reading

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WEL Pre-Budget Submission

WEL Australia has now completed a submission which outlines WEL’s policy recommendations for the 2012 – 2013 Federal Budget. The submission covers the following policy areas: Clean Energy Children’s Services Employment Tax Reform and Superannuation Affordable Housing You can download … Continue reading

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Vale Dorothy Symonds

Long time WEL member Dorothy Symonds sadly passed away this week at the age of 98. Dorothy’s contribution to WEL and the women’s movement was significant and her loss will be greatly felt. Our best wishes and condolences go out … Continue reading

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