Women

Lee has campaigned on funding for the Office of Women, women's health, working rights of women and domestic violence.

Upper House to consider motion backing equal pay case — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Jul 09, 2010 01:05 PM

NSW Greens MP and spokesperson for women Lee Rhiannon has called on the NSW government to support an equal pay case before Fair Work Australia, which would help drive an end to the pay gap between men and women.

International Midwives Day: use Rudd health dollars to address shortage — by Alison Orme — last modified May 06, 2010 04:47 PM

On International Midwives Day Greens MP and health spokesperson Lee Rhiannon has called on Premier Kristina Keneally to ensure that a significant amount of the Rudd health money earmarked for NSW is used to boost the numbers of midwives.

2010 Juanita Nielsen Memorial Lecture — by Lee Rhiannon — last modified Mar 24, 2010 12:34 AM

The Greens currently have five federal senators, 21 state parliamentarians, and over 100 local councillors, including 73 in NSW alone. In the 2010 Juanita Nielsen Memorial Lecture, NSW Greens MP Sylvia Hale will discuss whether the Greens are a mainstream party or just a minor irritant.

Rudd maternity plan dictates women's birth choices — by susie — last modified Feb 17, 2010 08:46 PM

At a community protest held today outside the federal Minister for Women Tanya Plibersek's office, Greens MP and health spokesperson Lee Rhiannon criticised the Rudd Government's decision to give doctors veto over the rights of midwives to practice, calling it a retrograde step that removes a woman's right to self-determination in childbirth.

2001 - Wild women in politics — by alisono — last modified Dec 14, 2009 03:14 PM

The inaugural guest speaker was Bev Baker, President of the NSW Federation of Parents and Citizens Association.

2002 - Pain and Pleasure in Politics — by alisono — last modified Dec 14, 2009 02:35 PM

The 2002 Juanita Nielsen Memorial Lecture was given by Greens MP Christine Milne.

2003 - Passion, Politics and Public Education — by alisono — last modified Mar 10, 2010 07:35 PM

The 2003 Juanita Nielsen memorial Lecture was given by Maree O'Halloran.

2004 - The Politics of Fighting Back — by alisono — last modified Mar 10, 2010 07:29 PM

The 2004 Juanita Nielsen memorial lecture was given by Anne Summers, a best-selling author and columnist who has had a long career in politics and the media.

2005 - The Rise of a Second Superpower — by alisono — last modified Dec 14, 2009 06:05 PM

The 2005 Juanita Nielsen memorial lecture was given by Jo Vallentine.

2006 - Politics, Progress and Sedition — by alisono — last modified Dec 14, 2009 01:33 PM

The 2006 Juanita Nielsen memorial lecture was given by Jocelynne Scutt.