Symposium Part 3 Women

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Nov 03 2011

The Queensland Speaks Symposium, held on 3 November 2011 at the University of Queensland, gathered together about 30 thinkers and practitioners involved in Queensland’s political history.

Part 3 Women in Government

In this session the role of women in government is discussed from a number of perspectives. Lesley Clark, former member for Barron River and academic, discusses the importance of affirmative action in encouraging more women members of parliament. Robin Sullivan discusses her role in the public service from school principal in Tully to Director General. Leigh Tabrett discusses her roles in the public service and some of her experiences. The session concludes with Joan Sheldon sharing some of her experiences and general discussion on the role of mentoring.

Note that due to the symposium format, on occasion part of a question or comment from the audience may be temporarily inaudible and that the audio has been recorded through a single microphone.

Biography

Time	Summary	Keywords
00:00:00	Danielle Miller introduces the session.
00:00:43	Lesley Clark discusses the importance of affirmative action to encourage more women members of parliament.	affirmative action, Lesley Clark, women
00:16:00	Robin Sullivan discusses her role as a woman in Queensland public service at a time of structural change.	Child Safety, Children and Young People's Commission, Education Department, merit based promotion, merit based selection, North Queensland, Robin Sullivan, schools, women
00:32:29	Leigh Tabrett discusses her role in the Queensland public service and the shifting attitude towards women she has experienced.	Arts, Education Department, equity, Leigh Tabrett, women
00:49:22	Joan Sheldon discusses her experience as a woman member of parliament.	Joan Sheldon, women
00:51:36	Lesley Clark discusses the role of mentoring.	Emily's List, Lesley Clark, mentoring, women
00:55:06	Session ends.

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Other

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Women

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