Applications open in March 2024.
Visit the Pathways to Politics for Women national website for more information about how to submit your expression of interest.
Pathways to Politics to Women is open to women across Australia. If you are not a resident of ACT or NSW, please visit the Pathways to Politics national website to find the program in your state/territory.
Pathways to Politics embraces an inclusive definition of 'women', acknowledging the diversity of women we work with and aim to support, including cisgender and transgender women, and non-binary people.
To apply to the University of Canberra program, you do not need to be enrolled at the University of Canberra, be a graduate of the University, or hold any tertiary or higher education qualifications.
There are specific eligibility requirements for the University of Canberra program. We request that applicants confirm their eligibility at the beginning of their application to the program in response to the following criteria:
We are committed to minimising barriers to enter politics. As such, applicants identified by the selection committee as coming from an equity cohort will be prioritised. To be eligible to apply for a position in this equity category, applicants must satisfy the application selection criteria, and also fulfil one or more of the following characteristics:
The Pathways to Politics for Women application is comprised of four sections:
Participants are selected on a competitive basis. Our selection process actively works to minimise barriers to entering politics, and prioritises community and professional experience as well as commitment to running for office.
The selection criteria are as follows:
All applications are reviewed by our Selection Committee, which places a strong emphasis on multi-partisanship and equity in selection.
The program provides a safe space for women of diverse backgrounds, professions, cultures, and ideologies to fulfill their shared aspiration to pursue public office.
Applications open in March 2024.
Visit the Pathways to Politics for Women national website for more information about how to submit your expression of interest.
For any other queries about Pathways to Politics for Women at the University of Canberra, please reach out.
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