by Bridget Moore | Jun 12, 2025 | Govt & Politics, News
In May, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the federal ministry will feature 19 female ministers, a record 45.2 per cent of the ministry. Member for Cunningham, Alison Byrnes said it was an important milestone for women in the Federal Parliament. “During...
by Binaya Dahal | Oct 18, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
Illawarra ‘Yes’ campaigners have expressed disappointment and claim the chances of First Nation People achieving constitutional recognition is over, after the proposal to enshrine the Voice to Parliament in the Australian Constitution was rejected. The referendum held...
by Jeremy Eager | May 25, 2022 | Govt & Politics, News
The Greens have received a large swing of 6.25% in the seat of Cunningham, but it was not enough to take the seat away from the ALP. Greens candidate Dylan Green said while he lost, the swing represented a positive change. Labor’s Alison Byrnes has taken over...
by Sam Lefoe | Apr 11, 2022 | News
Tax the rich, real climate action, more support for mental health care and holding politicians to account were the policies declared Australian Greens candidates in Wollongong today. Gathered outside the Wollongong City Council building, Greens candidates for the May...
by Zoe Bradbury | May 19, 2019 | Govt & Politics, News
Candidate and incumbent Member for Cunningham Sharon Bird has a long history as a member of the Australian Labor Party and a longer connection to Wollongong – her family has called the Illawarra home for five generations. “My own family has worked in the...
