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.

The EDNA RYAN Awards Night 2010.

The awards, announced to a lively crowd on Friday 14 May in Sydney's CBD, recognise women who have made a feminist difference in 2010.

Presentation of the 2009 EDNA RYAN awards was made before an enthusiastic and cheering audience on Friday 8 May in Sydney.  Go to news and events / Edna Ryan Awards for information about the recipients and photos

 WEL book launch - "Making Women Count"

We want to hear your thoughts on federal and state policy change relating to women. All welcome.

Sunday, 3 August 2008 at the WEL offices, 66 Albion Street, Surry Hills (just up the road from Central Station) - From 10am to 1pm.  Please phone the office (9212.4374) to confirm attendance.