Historical information

Janine Haines was a South Australian senator from 1977-1978 and 1981-1990. She was an Australian Democrat and became party leader from 1986-1990, being the first federal political party leader.

Chapter titles:

1. Campaigning for a voice
2. The debates 1890-1918
3. The candidates 1896-1918
4. The members 1918-45
5. Two steps forward … 1945-1970
6. All the way to the top 1970-1992
7. Women and the law
8. Media attitudes and the status of women

Significance

Politics - Australia - female politicians. Historical interest.

Physical description

Book; 210 pages.