history of women

Women Can VOTE

Apr 30, 1902

in 1902 women in Australia were aloud to vote.

The First 'Female Eunuch' Published

May 5, 1915

in 1915 Germaine Geer published the first 'Female Eunuch' was published.

First Women Elected For Australian Parliament

May 5, 1921

Edith Crown was the first Australian women to be elected for the Parliament.

Brisbanes Women Hospital OPENS

Apr 30, 1938

in 1938 the brisbane women hospital was open. they had over 500 patients in the first 27 weeks.

First Woman To Be Elected For The Senate

May 5, 1943

Dorothy Tangney was the first woman to be elected for the senate in 1943

First Woman To Head A Government Department

May 5, 1981

pat'o Shane was the first Woman to be the head of Government Department

Cathy Freeman Won

Apr 30, 1990

Cathy Freeman won the gold medal for the 100 meter relay.

First female Prime Minister

Jun 24, 2010

Julie Gillard was the first female Prime minister for Australia.