Suffrage Movement in Australia

The Suffrage Movement in Australia was a campaign for women's right to vote and stand for election, which gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Key figures like Edith Cowan and Vida Goldstein advocated for women's rights. In 1902, Australia became one of the first countries to grant women the right to vote in federal elections, and they could stand for Parliament, too. However, this right initially excluded Indigenous women and some others, highlighting ongoing issues of equality. The movement was a significant step toward broader gender equality in Australian society.