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Home
Democracy in stages
Introduction
Of, for, and by, the people
No taxation without representation
Having a say in laws that govern
Democracy and voting rights
Democracy in stages
1856-1896 The vote for non-indigenous white (not Asian, African or Pacific Islander) men
1894-1923 The vote and standing for election for non-Indigenous white women
1924 Changes to race provisions begin
1962 The federal vote for indigenous people
Why 5050?
Why 50:50
The right to equal representation
A global demand
The next stage: Equal gender representation
How 5050?
The major parties in Australia
What about quotas, commitments etc?
Few legal obstacles to electoral reform
Electoral laws vary widely and change over time
Creating two person electorates
Change
Arguments against reform
A new language for masculinity
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Our mission
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News items and blog
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Africa
Asia
Australia news
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Canada
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Tony Krone
12 May 2017
France

Emmanuel Macron unveils parliamentary candidates - half political newcomers, half women

Tony Krone
12 May 2017
France

Source:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/11/emmanuel-macron-unveils-parliamentary-candidates-half-political/

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