As Tasmanians prepare to vote to elect 29 new councils this month, we are keen to encourage support for the 144 women candidates standing for local government across the state. Our heartfelt thanks and very best wishes to past president
Thank you Mary – a remarkable record!
Preparing to step back from decades of ground-breaking service in local government, ALGWA Tasmania President, Dr Mary Duniam, has regretfully tendered her resignation. Our heartfelt thank you Mary, for your commitment to ALGWA Tasmania across almost four decades – well
The impacts of incivility
This month ALGWA Tas President and Waratah-Wynyard Mayor, Dr Mary Duniam, shared insights on changing standards of behaviour toward and by people in public life, and on the inherent dangers that presents. There is a growing argument that incivility has
With the Governor General
Several of our members were in Canberra last week to represent Tasmania and join colleagues from across the country celebrating 75 years of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association at a special event hosted by ALGWA Patron, Her Excellency, the
Lord Mayor’s lasting legacy
In August, Councillor Anna Reynolds will step down as Lord Mayor of Hobart to take up a role as director of the 300 Million Solar Homes Initiative, working with mayors around the world to help fast-growing countries scale up rooftop
Deputy Mayor now MLC for Huon
Congratulations to new independent member of the Legislative Council, Clare Glade-Wright, on her election as the member for Huon. Clare was elected to Kingborough Council in July 2021 and then elected Deputy Mayor in November 2022, one of a record
ALGWA 75th anniversary
All through 2026 we’re celebrating 75 years of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association. In February, Her Excellency the Governor-General, Ms Sam Mostyn AC, became ALGWA Patron. ALGWA President, Cr Kylie Spears, said “Her Excellency’s passion for empowering women, her
Congratulations Mayor Paula Wriedt
On behalf of all members of ALGWA Tasmania, we congratulate Mayor Paula Wriedt on her new appointment as CEO of TasCOSS, the Tasmanian Association of Social Service. We also acknowledge her dedication to advancing the role of women in local
Balancing the scales IWD 2026
This International Women’s Day we’re proud to share the progress made to balance the scales in our communities. Equality is not about advantage for some; it’s about dignity, safety, and fairness for all.When women and girls stand equal, families are
Women for Election 2026
Local government elections will be held across Tasmania in Sept/Oct 2026. In March/April Women for Election are running free, politically-neutral workshops to help women get elected. Get equipped with the skills to run for council. Register now for the Women