Historical information

The book covers the period from women's being granted suffrage in New Zealand to the present. Includes accounts from known and unknown women about the fight for a variety of rights such as property ownership, child custody, representation in parliaments and equal pay.

Significance

Political and women's rights.

Janine Haynes was a South Australian Senator and leader of the Australian Democrats from 1986 to 1990.

Physical description

Book; 210 pages.

Front cover: blue background; one black and white photo of Janine Haines; two colour photos; white and blue lettering; author's name and title.