Contemporary Issues in Representation

Women and Representation

Fair and equitable representation of all citizens in any nation is a very difficult goal to achieve. Whilst Australia uphold many of the ideals of a representative democracy, there are a number of issues in which Australian citizens are under represented or not represented at all. An issue that has had particular attention recently is Women in Parliament.

Watch the two videos below and make some notes on some of the issues faced by Women in Australian Parliament.