Australia is on track to have more women in federal parliament than ever before, after Saturday’s election saw a significant shift towards female candidates. The number of women in the House of Representatives is expected to increase by at least five, with forecasts suggesting up to 16 additional women will join the parliament.
Current projections show women are poised to secure at least 63 seats, with 46 of these held by Labor, four by the Liberals, three by the Nationals, and seven by independents. Several key contests are still too close to call, including races in Kooyong, Ryan, and Bradfield. However, in all three seats, the leading candidates are women, ensuring that a woman will take each of these seats regardless of the final outcome.
Additionally, 11 other seats remain in doubt, with female candidates still in the race. If all these seats were to go to women, the total number of women in the lower house could reach as high as 74, though analysts consider this unlikely.
Even without factoring in those remaining close contests, the 48th parliament will surpass the previous record of 58 women elected to the 47th parliament. This shift underscores a growing trend of increased female representation in Australian politics, reflecting changing societal attitudes and a push for greater gender equality in leadership roles.
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