International Women's Day, Melbourne, 1980 International Women's Day march, Sydney, 1996  Reclaim the Night, Sydney, mid-1990s WEL NSW members displaying posters supporting the campaign for paid maternity leave, International Women's Day 2002 (WEL NSW Office)  WEL-WA, Palm Sunday Peace March 1985 Eva Cox, at launch of WEL's 2004 federal election campaign.
(WEL history collection, photo Gail Radford)

WEL submission to the Reform of Australian Government Administration

WEL has made a submission to the Advisory Group on the Reform of Australian Government Administration, arguing that questions of gender equity and inclusion are crucial to good public sector management. This does not only involve having a high proportion of women in the service or even at middle management and senior levels, but ensuring that the contribution they make at all levels are valued and effectively used by the service.

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