The Women's Party Explained

The Women's Party
Colours:	Pink White
Founder:	Divvi De Vendre^[1]
Slogan:	Together we can achieve change!
Foundation:	November 2018
Registered:	20 February 2019
Dissolved:	11 June 2021
Ideology:	Liberal feminism Gender equality
Country:	Australia

The Women's Party was an Australian political party which was registered on 20 February 2019.^[1] Its policies relate to women's rights, such as equal representation of women in parliament and equal pay. It also supports anti-corruption policies, the rights of First Nations and indigenous Australians, and action on climate change.^[2] It was founded by transgender woman Divvi de Vendre, who was the party's lead candidate for the Senate in the 2019 federal election.^{[3] [4]}

The party was de-registered by the Australian Electoral Commission on 11 June 2021.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Registration of a political party The Women's Party . Australian Electoral Commission . 8 April 2019.
2. Web site: Policies . The Women's Party . 8 April 2019.
3. Web site: This Candidate Who "Loves Being A Bloody Woman" Says The Daily Tele Gave Her "Free Publicity". Rushton. Gina. BuzzFeed. en. 2019-05-13.
4. News: Why feminists need to hold men to account in this election. Kerr. Anna. 3 May 2019. Daily Telegraph. 13 May 2019.
5. Web site: Notice of deregistration – The Women's Party . Australian Electoral Commission.