The 2022 Federal Election is upon us and gender equality must be a key priority for future governments. AGEC has set its key priorities based on our gender equality manifesto and is asking all candidates in the Election to signify their commitment to real action on gender equality by taking the AGEC Election Pledge for Gender Equality to address our key priorities and actions. 

Candidate Pledge Commitments

The following candidates in the 2022 Federal Election have taken the AGEC Gender Equality Pledge.

By taking the Pledge these candidates have signified their commitment to gender equality and to the Key Priorities set by AGEC in the Federal Election and for our future government.

Read the full list of actionable commitments in the Australian Gender Equality Pledge below.

Learn more about AGEC’s five Key Election Priorities below –

• Free Universal Childcare
• A National Gender Equality Strategy
• Safety & Respect for Women
• Women’s Representation and Leadership
• Women’s Economic Security

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Jane Caro Senate Candidate for NSW
Hannah Mayer Senate Candidate for NSW
Diana Ryall Senate Candidate for NSW
Andrew Johnson Federal Candidate for Higgins
Yolanda Vega Senate Candidate for Victoria
Harry Millward Senate Candidate for Victoria
Ron Williams Senate Candidate for Queensland
Frank Jordon Senate Candidate for Queensland

Labor

Gilbert Wilson Federal Candidate for Wannon
Laura Hughes Federal Candidate for New England
Nadia David Federal Candidate for Indi

Socialist Alliance 

Pat O’Shane Federal Candidate for Leichhardt
Renee Lees Senate Candidate for Queensland
Kamala Emanuel Senate Candidate for Queensland

Independents

Helen Haines Federal Candidate for Indi
Monique Ryan Federal Candidate for Kooyong

United Australia Party

Diane Happ Federal Candidate for Moncrieff

Authorised by C. Ross, Australian Gender Equality Council, 79 President Circuit Karalee Qld 4306
AGEC is an independent, non-government, not-for-profit organisation, not affiliated with any political parties or candidates.

Key Priorities for the 2022 Federal Election

With the announcement of its key priorities for the 2022 Federal Election, AGEC is demanding women remain a priority for the future Government.

“Despite two years of demonstrating, lobbying, and providing evidence-based solutions to government, we are yet to see the development of a comprehensive National Gender Equality Strategy that addresses the complex systemic changes required to improve the lives of Australian women,”
Coral Ross AM, Chair Australian Gender Equality Council.

Find out more about our Key Priorities by clicking through the images below or go our our dedicated Federal Election webpage.