Women's suffrage in Australia. A speech: why should suffragettes be given the power to vote?

Welcome everyone to this meeting of The Women's Suffrage League to discuss the reasons on why it is essential that women be given the power to vote. Firstly, ask yourselves: Are women citizens? Does the law concern them? Do women benefit from being represented by men? And do you believe that women are inferior to men? Yes, women are citizens. But only when they are required to pay taxes. Not if they ask to vote. …

…is Rose Scott and I hope you've benefited from listening to my speech. <Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/> <Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/><Tab/>By Irene