The Women's Party was an Australian political party which was registered on 20 February 2019.[1] Its policies relate to women's rights, such as equal representation of women in parliament and equal pay. It also supports anti-corruption policies, the rights of First Nations and indigenous Australians, and action on climate change.[2][3] It was founded by transgender woman Divvi de Vendre, who was the party's lead candidate for the Senate in the 2019 federal election.[4][5]
The Women's Party | |
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Founder | Divvi De Vendre[1] |
Founded | November 2018 |
Registered | 20 February 2019 |
Dissolved | 11 June 2021 |
Ideology | Liberal feminism Gender equality |
Colours | Pink White |
Slogan | Together we can achieve change! |
Website | |
thewomensparty | |
The party was de-registered by the Australian Electoral Commission on 11 June 2021.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Registration of a political party The Women's Party" (PDF). Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Policies". The Women's Party. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Kamol Cosmetic Hospital (17 March 2017), Divvi De Vendre from Australia share wonderful experience @Kamol Cosmetic Hospital, retrieved 13 May 2019
- ^ Rushton, Gina. "This Candidate Who "Loves Being A Bloody Woman" Says The Daily Tele Gave Her "Free Publicity"". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ Kerr, Anna (3 May 2019). "Why feminists need to hold men to account in this election". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Notice of deregistration – The Women's Party" (PDF). Australian Electoral Commission.