Queensland Women’s Week fast approaching

Posted: Friday 31 January 2025

Queensland Women’s Week will be celebrated from Sunday 2 March to Sunday 9 March 2025.

This year marks the 50th year of International Women’s Day in Australia, which is recognised globally on 8 March each year.

To celebrate, the Queensland Government is supporting schools, clubs, community groups and organisations with resources to help organise their own Queensland Women’s Week event under the theme of ‘March Forward’.

The ‘March Forward’ theme is a call to all Queenslanders to continue making significant strides for global gender equality.

The Queensland Government is committed to working across agencies to close the gender pay gap and fostering an environment where all women can be economically secure.

During Queensland Women’s Week, we can shine a spotlight on barriers that prevent women from being able to participate in society fully and equally.

Join Queenslanders across the state in hosting or attending events and activities that promote gender equality, to show we all have a role in creating better, more respectful communities.

Resources being provided include social media assets, posters, event invitation templates and more, and are available at qld.gov.au/womensweek

Events will occur across Queensland throughout the week.

To see what's on or to add an event to the calendar visit qld.gov.au/womensweek

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Background

After decades of advocacy, in 1905 non-Indigenous women won the right to vote in state elections, a pivotal moment in the history of democracy and equality in Queensland.

Ten years later, in 1915, non-Indigenous women won the right to stand for State Parliament.

These landmark victories were the result of persistent advocacy and courage by suffragists who believed in a future where women’s voices would help shape society.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and men were granted the right to vote in state elections in 1965.

Since its official recognition in 1975, International Women’s Day has grown into a powerful movement in Australia, advancing unity and inspiring action to address the challenges women and girls face.

The day has elevated the role women play in Australia, celebrating their achievements across all aspects of life, while recognising the challenges that remain as barriers to their full participation in society.

The Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action was adopted by 189 countries in 1995, including Australia, creating the most comprehensive and transformative agenda for the empowerment of women and girls globally.

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Media contact: media@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au