Women in Local Government
2010 Year of Women in Local Government
Introduction
The topic of women in local government and in particular women in management positions has been around for a long time. All levels of government are acutely aware of the barriers facing women in management positions, yet the advancement and promotion of women into leadership positions has seen little improvement.
Current Statistics
- Only 20% of women are represented in senior management roles
- 7% of chief executives or general managers are women.
- Women still account for less than 30% of elected officials
National Forum
In February 2008, the LGMA National board adopted a national strategy to advance women in local government into senior management positions. A key strategy platform is the development and promotion of a Year of Women in Local Government in 2010.
To ensure this initiative was relevant to the sector, a national forum of representatives from local, state and federal government departments, local government associations and professional peak bodies was held on 2-3 September 2008 at the Rydges Lakeside, Canberra.
2010 Year of Women in Local Government
On 20 January 2010, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government officially launched the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government on behalf of LGMA (YoWiLG Project Manager) and the National Steering Committee for the Year of Women in Local Government.
lgwomen2010.org.au
The launch also saw the inauguration of a dedicated website
lgwomen2010.org.au
. The website features latest news, calendar of events and activities and profiles of women in local government, including the 21 YoWiLG Ambassadors. An interactive forum and blog has also been established to enable the local government workforce to engage and discuss the latest issues and opportunities surrounding women's participation in exectuive and elected leadership roles.
Audio
Follow the links below to listen to keynote presentations from the launch of the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government.
John Ravlic, Chief Executive | Local Government Managers Australia
Media Releases
View the latest Year of Women in Local Government Media Releases
Recent Articles
Growing our workforce, J. Salisbury, McArthur. LGM Feb/Mar 2010, pg.10-11
Who built that glass ceiling. R. Beauchamp. LGM Feb/Mar 2010, pg.12.13
For more information contact LGMA National on 03 9682 9222 or email [email protected]. or visit the Year of Women in Local Government website.
