Connie and Julia were enthusiastic and inquisitive participants in the program, bringing charisma and a positive mindset into each session. We recently reconnected with Connie and Julia where they reflected on their influences and experience in the program.

Standing for public office is for those ‘crazy-brave few’ of us who are optimistic about the ability of politics to make a difference for our planet, your community or the economy.

In Australia, women are under-represented across all levels of politics despite their proven ability as leaders and their right to participate equally in democratic governance. The QUT Pathways to Politics program is taking on that challenge.