Published Tuesday, 01 July, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
State to encourage more women into local government: Pitt
The State Government has identified increasing the involvement of women in the local government sector as a key priority for the future.
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said the Government had committed $108,000 to support the Women in Local Government Strategy Group (WILG) during 2008-09.
“As a government we are committed to creating stronger, more sustainable local councils and we believe women have a key role to play in creating them,” Mr Pitt said.
“We are very keen to encourage more women to get involved in local politics to help plan and build their communities in the future.
“To this end I have recently reaffirmed our commitment to support the Women in Local Government Strategy that was originally established in 2004.
“Over the next six months, the Government will be supporting a range of key initiatives that are focussed on developing links and partnerships for women across all levels of government.”
Mr Pitt said the $108,000 in grant funding would be used to support a range of research and consultation projects as well as to provide administrative support for WILG.
“Across the three spheres of government there are many opportunities for women to start or continue an exciting career,” he said.
“It’s important to actively foster the ambition of women who are interested in serving their community.”
“In the coming months I will be writing to all state and Federal Members of Parliament to encourage stronger links across all spheres of government.
“These links will provide benefits both across government and for individuals – particularly women already in government or those intending to embark on a career in public office.”
Mr Pitt said he was also looking forward to the inaugural Rural Women’s Symposium being held in Roma on August 29.
“The symposium will explore what is currently happening across rural Queensland to help foster and develop roles and opportunities for women,” he said.
“It will also provide an opportunity for rural women to discuss the options for improving the rural lifestyle and making it more attractive to other women and their families,” he said.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt said the Government had committed $108,000 to support the Women in Local Government Strategy Group (WILG) during 2008-09.
“As a government we are committed to creating stronger, more sustainable local councils and we believe women have a key role to play in creating them,” Mr Pitt said.
“We are very keen to encourage more women to get involved in local politics to help plan and build their communities in the future.
“To this end I have recently reaffirmed our commitment to support the Women in Local Government Strategy that was originally established in 2004.
“Over the next six months, the Government will be supporting a range of key initiatives that are focussed on developing links and partnerships for women across all levels of government.”
Mr Pitt said the $108,000 in grant funding would be used to support a range of research and consultation projects as well as to provide administrative support for WILG.
“Across the three spheres of government there are many opportunities for women to start or continue an exciting career,” he said.
“It’s important to actively foster the ambition of women who are interested in serving their community.”
“In the coming months I will be writing to all state and Federal Members of Parliament to encourage stronger links across all spheres of government.
“These links will provide benefits both across government and for individuals – particularly women already in government or those intending to embark on a career in public office.”
Mr Pitt said he was also looking forward to the inaugural Rural Women’s Symposium being held in Roma on August 29.
“The symposium will explore what is currently happening across rural Queensland to help foster and develop roles and opportunities for women,” he said.
“It will also provide an opportunity for rural women to discuss the options for improving the rural lifestyle and making it more attractive to other women and their families,” he said.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819