A youth Parliament of 91 WA students will emphasise the role of women in politics
16/8/99 A youth Parliament made up of 91 students from around the State sitting in Perth today will help students realise the significance of women gaining the vote in the State 100 years ago and of their role in politics, Minister for Women's Interests Rhonda Parker said today.
16/8/99
A youth Parliament made up of 91 students from around the State sitting in Perth today will help students realise the significance of women gaining the vote in the State 100 years ago and of their role in politics, Minister for Women's Interests Rhonda Parker said today.
A student from a school in each of the 57 Legislative Assembly districts and 34 Legislative Council electoral regions met in the respective chambers of each house to form a Government and Opposition and debate issues.
"This major event in the year of the Centenary of Women's Suffrage in the State was opened by Western Australia's first female 'Governor', Mrs Ruth Reid AM," the Minister said.
The student members in both Houses will have a question time, presentation of petitions, short statements to the House, debate women's suffrage and draft a preamble to the State's Constitution.
"Student members will also be able to raise particular issues from areas they represent," Mrs Parker said.
"This will give the representatives from areas such as Moora and Exmouth, which were recently hit by natural disasters, the chance to speak about problems in those areas."
Mrs Parker said the parliamentary session will help students realise the importance of women gaining the right to vote and being engaged in the full range of activity in the community.
"The women who fought for the vote 100 years ago, like the men of the time, wanted to influence the political, social and economic decisions that shaped their lives and the society in which they lived," she said.
"Gaining the right to vote led to achievements which have made such a difference to the lives of women and the broader community such as equal pay for equal work, equal rights to education, the right to enter all professions and to run for Government at all levels.
"However, much still needs to be done and today's sitting will hopefully inspire students to work towards ensuring that women have equal representation in all areas of our community."
Media contact: Owen Cole 9481 7810
A list of the students, the area they represent and member hosting them follows:
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL - STUDENT PARLIAMENT
METROPOLITAN
NORTH METROPOLITAN REGION
G Ian Marshall Christ Church Grammar School Hon. Max Evans, MLC
O Frances Hoskins John Septimus Roe Hon. Ken Travers, MLC
O Jevon Bangar Mercy College Hon. Ed Dermer, MLC
Gr Beth Atkinson Methodist Ladies College Hon. Giz Watson, MLC
G Julia Watsford Presbyterian Ladies CollegeHon. Ray Halligan, MLC
G Jayne Richards Perth College Hon. George Cash, MLC
AD Stephanie Danker Perth Modern School Hon. Helen Hodgson, MLC
EAST METROPOLITAN REGION
G Joshua Birmingham Helena College Hon Derrick
Tomlinson MLC
O Lorinda Fogence Forrestfield SHS Hon. Ljiljanna Ravlich,
MLC
AD Cassandra Flockton Morley SHS Hon. Norm Kelly, MLC
G Paul Lampropoulos Guildford Grammar Hon. Peter Foss, MLC
SOUTH METROPOLITAN REGION
O Kelly Guest John Curtin SHS Hon. John Halden, MLC
G Merrin Klyen All Saints College Hon. Simon O'Brien, MLC
O Jane Carwardine Leeming SHS Hon. Cheryl DavenportMLC
G Chelsea Lake Maranatha Christian Coll. Hon. Barbara Scott, MLC
Gr Melanie Gault Tranby College Hon. Jim Scott, MLC
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL - STUDENT PARLIAMENT
COUNTRY
AGRICULTURAL REGION
G Kellie McPartland Central Midlands SHS Hon. Murray Nixon, MLC
O Anita Riseborough Kulin DHS Hon. Kim Chance, MLC
G Leonie Hill Ravensthorpe DHS Hon. Bruce Donaldson, MLC
G Gemma Jolly Katanning SHS Hon. Dexter Davies, MLC
G Fiona Goodall Kojonup DHS Hon. Murray Criddle, MLC
SOUTH-WEST REGION
O Mark Underwood Bunbury SHS Hon. Bob Thomas, MLC
G Anita Ivey Cornerstone Christian
- Community School Hon. Muriel Patterson, MLC
Gr Holly O'Hehir Donnybrook DHS Hon. Christine Sharp, MLC
O Brad Fox Mandurah SHS Hon. John Cowdell,MLC
G Kate Olsen Margaret River SHS Hon. Barry House, MLC
MINING AND PASTORAL REGION
G Lauren Noack Southern Cross DHS Hon. Greg Smith, MLC
O Jade Orazi John Paul College Hon. Mark Nevill, MLC
G Chloe Shackleton St Mary's Carnarvon Hon. Norman Moore, MLC
O Swanon (Pek) Lees Newman SHS Hon. Tom Helm, MLC
O Marika Gordon Halls Creek DHS Hon. Tom Stephens, MLC
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - STUDENT PARLIAMENT
METROPOLITAN
NORTH METROPOLITAN REGION
G Carine Melissa Hartmann Carine SHS Ms Katie Hodson-Thomas, MLA
I Churchlands Andrew Quigley Hale School Dr Elizabeth Constable, MLA
G Cottesloe Sunili Govinnage St Hilda's Hon. Colin Barnett, MLA
O Girrawheen Emelyn Diaz Girrawheen SHS Mr Ted Cunningham, MLA
G Hillarys Karlee Jack St Marks Mr Rob Johnson, MLA
- Anglican School
G Joondalup Sophia Yiannakis Prendiville Coll. Mr Chris Baker, MLA
G Kingsley Enid Chua Woodvale SHS Hon. Cheryl Edwardes, MLA
O Maylands Catherine Klup Chisholm College Dr Judy Edwards, MLA
G Nedlands Lucy Aplin Hollywood SHS Hon. Richard Court, MLA
O Nollamara Michelle Swart Mirrabooka SHS Mr John Kobelke, MLA
O Perth Tim Ford Trinity College Ms Diana Warnock, MLA
G Wanneroo Michelle Wight Kingsway Christian Mr Ian Maclean, MLA
G Yokine Michelle Goldblatt Carmel School Hon. Dr Kim Hames, MLA
EAST METROPOLITAN REGION
O Armadale Melody White Kelmscott SHS Ms Alannah MacTiernan, MLA
G Ballajura Lauren Nelson Ballajura Community
- College Hon. Rhonda Parker, MLA
O Belmont Vi Tran Kewdale SHS Mr Eric Ripper, MLA
G Darling Range Star Eggleston Lesmurdie SHS Hon. John Day, MLA
O Midland Gabriella Gbyl La Salle College Ms Michelle Roberts, MLA
G Roleystone Marc Piano Lumen Christi Coll. Mr Fred Tubby, MLA
G Southern River Amanda Shehan Gosnells SHS Mrs Monica Holmes, MLA
G Swan Hills Cecily Ryan Eastern Hills SHS Mrs June van de Klashorst, MLA
O Thornlie Claire Bateman Thornlie SHS Ms Sheila McHale, MLA
SOUTH METROPOLITAN REGION
G Alfred Cove Elena Kane Applecross SHS Hon. Doug Shave, MLA
O Cockburn Kacey Robins Lakeland SHS Mr Bill Thomas, MLA
O Fremantle Kathryn Ramsey South Frem. SHS Mr Jim McGinty, MLA
G Murdoch Bernadette Rutkay Rossmoyne SHS Hon. Mike Board, MLA
O Peel Jody Henry Kwinana SHS Mr Norm Marlborough, MLA
G Riverton James Mchale Willetton SHS Hon. Graham Kierath, MLA
O Rockingham Hayley Joel Safety Bay SHS Mr Mark McGowan, MLA
I South Perth Ryan Burwood Aquinas College Hon. Phillip Pendal, MLA
O Victoria Park Cherie Matison Kent Street SHS Dr Geoff Gallop, MLA
O Willagee Conor Macgill Winthrop College Mr Allan Carpenter, MLA
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - STUDENT PARLIAMENT
COUNTRY
AGRICULTURAL REGION
G Avon Sandra Gillham Brookton DHS Mr Max Trenorden, MLA
G Geraldton Elizabeth Davey Geraldton Secondary Mr Bob Bloffwitch, MLA
- College
G Merredin Alyssa Green Dowerin DHS Hon. Hendy Cowan, MLA
G Moore Zoe Lucas Carnamah DHS Mr Bill McNee, MLA
G Roe Kate Layman Esperance SHS Mr Ross Ainsworth, MLA
G Wagin Asher Francis Narrogin SHS Hon. Bob Wiese, MLA
SOUTH-WEST REGION
G Albany Renee Pilkington Albany SHS Hon. Kevin Prince, MLA
G Bunbury Melissa Johnston Newton Moore SHS Mr Ian Osborne, MLA
G Collie Jamie Harrold Collie Catholic Dr Hilda Turnbull, MLA
- College
G Mandurah Jasmine Bamford Frederick Irwin Hon. Roger Nicholls, MLA
- Anglican School
G Murray/
- Wellington Carlee Hague Pinjarra SHS Mr John Bradshaw, MLA
G Vasse Christine Busby Busselton SHS Mr Bernie Masters, MLA
G Warren/
- Blackwood Jasmin Smith Northcliffe DHS Hon. Paul Omodei, MLA
MINING AND PASTORAL REGION
O Burrup Victoria Levien St Lukes Karratha Mr Fred Riebeling, MLA
O Eyre Estelle Savatovic Kambalda HS Hon. Julian Grill, MLA
O Kalgoorlie James Calvert Eastn. Goldfields Ms Megan Anwyl, MLA
I Kimberley Andrew Tulip Broome SHS Hon. Ernie Bridge, MLA
G Ningaloo Rachel Lawler Exmouth DHS Mr Rod Sweetman, MLA
O Pilbara Tara Browning Hedland SHS Mr Larry Graham, MLA
Abbreviations: G = Government O = Opposition I = Independent
- AD = Australian Democrats Gr = Greens
DHS = District High School SHS = Senior High School
