Women In Politics Australia Archives

May 27, 2025
International
World

Who is Charlotte Walker? Australia’s youngest female senator at age 21

Charlotte Walker (Image credit: AP) Australian politician Charlotte Walker has made history by becoming the country’s youngest female senator, at the age of only 21.A member of the ruling Labor Party, Walker was officially confirmed as senator this week. The win came as a surprise as she was the third-ranked candidate from her party — […]

May 13, 2025
International
World

Who is Sussan Ley? Australia’s first female opposition leader

Sussan Ley has been nominated as the leader of opposition (Image: X/@sussanley) The conservative alliance of the opposition Liberal party nominated Sussan Ley as its leader on Tuesday, becoming Australia’s first female opposition leader and the first woman to lead the Liberal party in its 80-year history. The 63-year-old is set to replace former leader […]