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RUDD LABOR GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION
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The Rudd Labor Government has today announced $23,000 in funding for the Australian Local Government Women's Association to support plans to encourage more women to participate in local government. We will contribute to projects that support and attract women into local government - as councillors and as staff. Funding will be provided towards the following:
Women are under-represented in local government with fewer than 1 in 3 councillors being women at present. A 2007 review by ALGWA showed that only 20 per cent of women working in local government are employed as professionals. Data released by Local Government Managers Australia shows that about five per cent of council chief executive officers or general managers are women. More needs to be done to support women in local government. It is also clear that practical improvements require strong partnerships between all levels of government. The Rudd Government has commenced a new partnership with local government through the newly-established Australian Council of Local Government. The funding and support announced today is a practical example of federal and local governments working together. I would also like to acknowledge the leadership and strong support of the Australian local Government Association and Local Government Managers Australia in promoting the participation of women in local government. Media Contacts
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URL: http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/April/AA123_2009.htm