Knowledge Hub Archive - Pathways to Politics

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Research LGBTQ+

LGBTIQ+ parliamentarians in Australian parliaments

Quick Guide to Australian federal, state and territory parliamentarians who have publicly identified as LGBTIQ+ while in office

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Program Alum

Program alum Interview LGBTQ+

Mentor match: an interview with Senator Janet Rice and Dr Judy Tang

“Even though I have a lot of things on my plate after every conversation with Janet, I suddenly have more energy to add more plates!” Senator Janet Rice and Dr Judy Tang talk to Pathways to Politics about their mentoring relationship.

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Youth LGBTQ+ Cultural diversity

Represent us: Plan International report

What are the key barriers to young women entering politics? This report from PLAN International Australia draws on surveys of 1000+ young women aged 18-24 to gauge their views on the culture and diversity of representation in Australian politics.

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LGBTQ+

Breaking the rainbow ceiling: LBQ+ women standing for public office

First-of-its-kind Australian research into the barriers and motivators for lesbian, bi+ and queer (LBQ+) women to stand for office, produced by the Victorian Pride Lobby.

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