How has the role of Australian women changed in society?

It has been a hard fought battle for Australian women to achieve recognition and equality in a society dominated by men. Numerous events have revolutionised the roles of women in society. One of the first victories for women was achieving suffrage. In 1901, only women in South Australia and Western Australia had voting rights. Following much campaigning, the Franchise Act (1902) was passed giving women in voting rights at Federal Level. Eventually, each state granted women suffrage. …

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