Vida Goldstein

Vida Goldstein was an Australian suffragist and social reformer, born in 1869. She played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement, advocating for women's right to vote in Australia. Goldstein was the first woman to run for federal parliament in Australia in 1903, challenging societal norms of her time. She also promoted issues such as women's rights and social justice through her activism and writing. Her efforts contributed significantly to achieving women's suffrage in Australia, which was granted in 1902, making it one of the first countries to allow women to vote and stand for election.