Year 9 students, Olive Kwan and Amelia Carter, participated in The Tasmania Branch of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Stepping Up Program at Parliament House, Tasmania.

The CWP is a non-partisan network of women parliamentarians within Australia who are committed to the advancement of women in Australian politics and this event is part of the strategic vision to encourage young women to consider a career in politics.

The Stepping Up Program aims to give young women an insight into the work of Members of Parliament and the opportunity to meet and speak with them on important issues. It also aims to introduce young women to some of the skills required to be an effective Member of Parliament or community advocate. These skills will also be useful in student leadership positions and the workplace in general.

Students were fortunate to have a diverse and passionate group of women from across the political spectrum and from both Houses of Parliament joining them for the session. The discussion was a brilliant opportunity for the students to learn from, and ask questions of, our local female members of parliament.

Jane Gregg
Deputy Head of Senior School