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An independent, non-party political, feminist lobby group dedicated to creating a society where women’s participation and their ability to fulfil their potential are unrestricted, acknowledged and respected and where women and men share equally in society’s responsibilities and rewards
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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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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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WEL NSW Christmas Party
The WEL NSW Executive Committee hope you will come along to the WEL and Equality Rights Alliance Christmas party. It will be held on Monday 19 December at the WEL NSW courtyard, in the NCOSS building at 66 Albion St, … Continue reading
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Amendment to Sex and Age Discrimination Act passed
WEL welcomed the passage of the Sex and Age Discrimination Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 through parliament last week. The new law will provide greater protections by: prohibiting discrimination on the basis of family responsibilities for both men and women in all areas … Continue reading
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Equal Pay Case Decision: Some wins; but a way to go before pay equity for workers
A decision has now come through from Fair Work Australia (FWA) on the historic Australian Services Union (ASU) equal pay case. There were some significant gains in the ruling; with FWA finding that social and community service workers are underpaid … Continue reading
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