The Women's Electoral Lobby has earned its place as a highly respected and independent voice for women in Australia. WEL was formed in 1972 to ensure that women's rights became an issue in that year's Federal election campaign - and has been active ever since, at election time and beyond. 

WEL has been instrumental in:

• the passing of equal pay legislation in 1972, which saw women awarded the male rate of pay, no matter what job they performed;
• the drafting and implementation of State Anti-Discrimination and Federal Sex Discrimination legislation; and
  
• lobbying for rape law reforms, which has gradually led to significant amendments to the NSW Crimes Act.

Whilst we've had many win, the fight is not over. 

Many rights women now take for granted are being threatened or eroded by a conservative political and economic climate.

• Federal and State Governments have downgraded and abolished specialist women's units and downgraded budgetary allocation to women's services.
  
• A woman's right to control her fertility is once more under threat. WEL is active with all those advocating women's right to choose safe and legal abortions.
• And, lets not forget that women still perform a disproportionate share of non-market care work rendering them vulnerable to poverty in a market economy. We need to ensure that a paid parental leave scheme is not forgotton and care is valued in our society! 

To make a donation

All donations are greatly appreciated, no matter how large or small.

To make a donation, please complete the this form and fax or send it to the WEL office:

Alternatively, you can email your form to WEL NSW at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Alternatively you can telephone the WEL NSW office on (02) 9212.4374 and leave a message to receive our information package, which includes a donation form, or ask for a member to call you.

Consider a bequest to WEL NSW

A bequest enables you to perpetuate your ideals and make a difference far into the future.

Please remember WEL in your will. The following wording is recommended:

I bequeath the sum of (amount written in words and figures) free of all debts, duties and taxes to the Women’s Electoral Lobby (NSW) Inc (ABN 50 242 525 012) for its general purposes, and declare that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being of the Women’s Electoral Lobby (NSW) Inc shall be complete discharge to my executors for this gift, and that my executor shall not be bound to see to the application of it.