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ALGWA NSW Forums - Getting more women elected!

ALGWA NSW has a proud history of conducting forums to encourage women to stand for local government elections, and supporting female staff members into leadership roles.

Councils can apply through the ALGWA NSW President to host a forum in the lead up to the 2024 elections in September.

The ALGWA NSW Executive members share their knowledge and experience to support women attendees.

ALGWA NSW is planning to conduct a number of Forums around the state for women interested in standing for council in the Local Government elections in September 2024.

Is your council willing to host an ALGWA NSW Forum and promote gender equity in Local Government?

This has proven to increase the number of women elected to councils across NSW and is key to getting women interested in running for council over the line. 

ALGWA NSW’s 2021 campaign achieved an 8.5% increase in the proportion of women elected to local government, the biggest increase from one election to the next on record. A total of 69 councils elected more women than in previous terms. Women now make up 39.5% of all councillors in NSW.

Why not host one of these forums at your Council? Let us know if you wish your Council to be added to our list.

Contact ALGWA NSW Secretary on algwansw@gmail.com