Party Structure
Herstory
In October 2006 party founder Justine Caines decided to act on what she had long felt - that after years of campaigning in the community sector for maternity services reform, with numerous visits to lobby politicians (often with a baby in tow) - that nothing would change unless it meant it affected the major parties in a big way. Justine knew she had been fobbed off with no change imminent. Despite years of enduring politically correct approaches to improve services for women, there was no doubt it was time to ACT and effect change.
By March 2007, What Women Want (Australia) came to life becoming an incorporated association with the NSW Department of Fair Trading. In April 2007, the What Women Want website was launched, with the intention to run candidates in the upcoming federal election. We wanted primarily to form a political party and knew it was essential to gauge the mood of the electorate first. This was a big ask - as 500 + members are required to meet the AEC guidelines to form a political party.
To our amazement 400 women and men joined the party on line via the new website in less than a week. We realised we were not only tapping into an unmet need - it was the right time to progress with our aims and support the women who were clearly saying to us - we want to change the face of politics and elect more women to the federal parliament.
Party Structure
What Women Want (Australia) Inc, comprises a National Council who oversees the national organisation and appoints the National Election Campaign Committee. The aim of the party is to grow nationally with the establishment of local branches, electorate groups (comprising of local branches) and eventually the establishment of state party organisations.
If you are interested in setting up a local group in your area, please contact the National Secretary campaign@whatwomenwant.org.au
for more information and support.
National Council
The What Women Want National Council convened it's inaugural general meeting on July 26, 2007 in Melbourne, with a second meeting convened in Sydney on November 1, 2007. All WWW members are welcome to attend the meetings of the National Council. In the interest of our members who reside in remote and rural Australia we plan to have (where possible) our quarterly meetings convened by tele-conference, as well as face-to-face.
Constitution and Charter
The What Women Want (Australia) Inc., Constitution and Charter defines the organisational structure of the national body and identifies the principles of What Women Want Australia.
Download our Constitution (PDF 233KB)
Download our Charter (PDF 15KB)
In October 2006 party founder Justine Caines decided to act on what she had long felt - that after years of campaigning in the community sector for maternity services reform, with numerous visits to lobby politicians (often with a baby in tow) - that nothing would change unless it meant it affected the major parties in a big way. Justine knew she had been fobbed off with no change imminent. Despite years of enduring politically correct approaches to improve services for women, there was no doubt it was time to ACT and effect change.
By March 2007, What Women Want (Australia) came to life becoming an incorporated association with the NSW Department of Fair Trading. In April 2007, the What Women Want website was launched, with the intention to run candidates in the upcoming federal election. We wanted primarily to form a political party and knew it was essential to gauge the mood of the electorate first. This was a big ask - as 500 + members are required to meet the AEC guidelines to form a political party.
To our amazement 400 women and men joined the party on line via the new website in less than a week. We realised we were not only tapping into an unmet need - it was the right time to progress with our aims and support the women who were clearly saying to us - we want to change the face of politics and elect more women to the federal parliament.
Party Structure
What Women Want (Australia) Inc, comprises a National Council who oversees the national organisation and appoints the National Election Campaign Committee. The aim of the party is to grow nationally with the establishment of local branches, electorate groups (comprising of local branches) and eventually the establishment of state party organisations.
If you are interested in setting up a local group in your area, please contact the National Secretary campaign@whatwomenwant.org.au
for more information and support.
National Council
The What Women Want National Council convened it's inaugural general meeting on July 26, 2007 in Melbourne, with a second meeting convened in Sydney on November 1, 2007. All WWW members are welcome to attend the meetings of the National Council. In the interest of our members who reside in remote and rural Australia we plan to have (where possible) our quarterly meetings convened by tele-conference, as well as face-to-face.
Constitution and Charter
The What Women Want (Australia) Inc., Constitution and Charter defines the organisational structure of the national body and identifies the principles of What Women Want Australia.
Download our Constitution (PDF 233KB)
Download our Charter (PDF 15KB)