Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians
Australia Region
The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) is a non-partisan network of women parliamentarians within Australia who are committed to the advancement of women in Australian politics. Each of the states, territories and the federal Parliament elect a representative to the CWP Australia Region Steering Committee.
CWP has an active presence in all Australian parliaments, and members use various methods; such as mentions in parliamentary debates, hosting forums and inter-parliamentary events, to raise awareness of the work and focus of the CWP.
Current action agenda
Ensuring that issues for women at times of disaster are addressed
Work on increasing numbers of women in parliaments and their future pathways
Advocating for assistance on safety issues, sexual harassment and bullying in parliaments
Advocating for professional training, support and counselling for members of parliament when they are dealing with traumatic and sensitive issues
Composition of Australian parliaments by party and
gender: a quick guide
as at 16 January 2025
44.7%
Women in Parliament
As at January 2025
Recent news
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Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Australia
We are women from all Australian Parliaments working across all parties on issues important to you to achieve gender equity in our society.
The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Australia Region is inviting nominations for the position of Chair for the Australian Region.![]()
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To nominate, you must be a woman parliamentarian and a member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).![]()
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If you have any questions about the role or CWP’s work in Australia, please contact your Branch representative. Contact details are available on the CWP Australia Region website.![]()
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Nominations close on Friday, 28 November 2025.
A research report by CPA's Commonwealth Parliamentary Research Service (CPRS) reveals inspiring efforts around the world to boost women's participation in politics — from mentorship programs in Africa to campaign training in Australia and inclusive policy reforms in Fiji and Jersey.![]()
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Read the full report via the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association: cpahq.org/media/gtiomy25/cprs-report-women-participation-in-politics-aug-2025.pdf
A new IPU report analysing three decades of women in national parliaments reveals that the percentage of seats held by women has risen from 11.3% in 1995 to 27.2% in 2025
Nominations for Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year will close on 7 August 2025
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Listen to highlights and key takeaways from the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Workshop that was held in Nassau, The Bahamas here ⬇️
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CWP Gender-Sensitising Parliaments: A Seven-Step Field Guide
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Top 10 Tips for New Parliamentarians
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