Endorsed by ALGWA Tasmania members in February 2026 under the leadership of Dr Mary Duniam, the ALGWA Tasmania Charter underpins the ongoing role of ALGWA Tasmania as a politically neutral peer network and dedicated advocate for women’s participation in local government in Tasmania.
Advocacy
- We provide a voice for women within local government in Tasmania.
- We advocate for women in local government to influence and achieve better outcomes that shape and value women’s priorities.
- We work to improve the role of women as elected representatives within Tasmanian local government.
Connection
- We maintain connections with all women elected to local government in Tasmania.
- We share information and knowledge with all women aspiring to and elected as local government representatives in Tasmania.
Active Citizenship
- We empower and inform women and communities about the role of women in local government, through offering information, education, mentoring and resources.
- We work to increase the numbers and participation of women elected to and working in Tasmanian local government.
Stewardship
- We maintain a for-purpose, non-political association of Tasmanian members, building on the work of our local founders and collaborating with peers in other states.