The Greens are celebrating International Women’s Day today with a commitment to continue to speak out for the most vulnerable women in WA.
Greens spokesperson on women’s issues Alison Xamon MLC said the Greens would continue to provide a voice for women and in particular marginalised or vulnerable women including the elderly, those living with disability or mental health issues, Aboriginal women, single mothers and those who experience domestic violence.
The Greens have called for a clear commitment from the WA Liberal, National and Labor parties to address the pay equity gap in Western Australia following the release of the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
WA Greens Member for East Metro and spokesperson for Women Alison Xamon will be marching in this year’s Reclaim the Night Rally, which calls for an end to violence against women. “I call upon all women to join us in this rally to demand their right to walk in public, and at night, in safety,” Ms Xamon said. “All of us should be able to live our lives free from harassment and violence in public spaces. “This march also challenges the culture of viole
5877. Hon Alison Xamon to the Minister for Child Protection
I refer to progress towards the development of a National Implementation Plan as part of the National Plan to reduce Violence against Women and their Children, and I ask —
(1) Please advise the status of the first implementation plan.
5876. Hon Alison Xamon to the Minister for Child Protection
I refer to the National Plan to reduce Violence against Women and their Children and to the commitment to establish a National Centre of Excellence, and I ask —
(1) Where will the National Centre of Excellence be located?
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WA Greens Member for East Metro and spokesperson for Women Alison Xamon will be marching in this year’s Reclaim the Night Rally, which calls for an end to violence against women.