Resolutions

Women's Suffrage Anniversary

Adjourned debate on motion of Minister for Employment:

That the council concur with the resolution of the House of Assembly contained in message No. 229 for the appointment of a joint committee on matters relating to the 125th anniversary of women's suffrage, that the council be represented on the joint committee by three members of whom two shall form the quorum necessary to be present at all sittings of the committee, and that the members of the joint committee to represent the Legislative Council be the Hon. G.E. Gago, the Hon. T.A. Franks and the Hon. J.M.A. Lensink.

(Continued from 31 May 2017.)

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (11:22): I rise to warmly welcome and support this motion, and indicate that the Greens certainly think that this is a wonderful initiative, that is not just from the government and the Minister for the Status for Women, but has come about through cross-party work across what I would call the sisterhood. We all look at our proud 'herstory' in this state of suffrage, and I have to note that we will no doubt learn a lot more about what were called, back in the 19^th century and earlier, 'the shrieking sisterhood'. While many things have changed, some things always stay the same. With those few short words, I look forward to participating in this committee, and I look forward to us celebrating our proud 'herstory' in this state yet again.