There have been many developments in the way that women have interacted with and worked within Parliament.
| 1 | Women in Parliament. Women have contributed to the history of Parliament. | |
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1933 — Lady Millie Peacock became the first woman elected to Parliament. |
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1979 — Gracia Baylor and Joan Coxsedge became the first women elected to the Legislative Council. |
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1990 — Joan Kirner became the first female Premier of Victoria. |
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2003 — Judy Maddigan became the first female Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Monica Gould became the first female President of the Legislative Council. |
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