Trust The Women. Women In The Federal Parliament

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Dept. Of The Senate
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 1994
Edition: Reprint

Description: 194 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. Commemorating The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Advent Of Women To The Australian Federal Parliament In 1943, This Is A Fascinating Account Of The Sixty One Women Who Have Been Members Of The Parliament Since That Time.

Publishers Description: A well researched and lavishly illustrated survey of the role of women in the Federal Parliament of Australia. It covers the period 1943 to 1993 and provides an engrossing background to the struggle of women to get the vote, take their proper place in government and have their voice heard. A valuable social history, complete with a unique collection of archival photographs and documents, source notes, an extensive bibliography, a detailed index and a gallery with career profiles of the 59 women senators and members who have served in the Australian Parliament.

ISBN: 0642195234