Celebrate International Women’s Day by exploring the stories of the women who have shaped Australian democracy. From Australia’s first female Prime Minister to the first Indigenous federal parliamentarian, learn about the trailblazing female firsts who have made political history.

Delve into the incredible challenges they faced and the significant impact they had on our Parliament.

Image: Department of Parliamentary Services featuring Jude Rae (born 1956), Linda Jean Burney (detail), 2018, Historic Memorial Collection, Parliament House Art Collections