The Hon. AILEEN MacDONALD (10:03): I move:

(1)That this House notes that:

(a)applications have opened for the 2024 Pathways to Politics for Women;

(b)the Pathways to Politics program is Australia's most comprehensive and award-winning political training program;

(c)the program was launched in 2016; and

(d)the program is delivered by the University of New South Wales and supported by the New South Wales Parliament.

(2)That this House further notes that:

(a)the program has helped hundreds of women run for office, achieving 34 electoral successes nationally across the political spectrum;

(b)more than 50 program alums are expected to run in local and State elections throughout Australia in 2024; and

(c)the program provides a tangible pathway to achieving gender equality in Australian politics.

(3)That this House notes that New South Wales Parliament hosted 27 graduates of the program in 2023 and looks forward to hosting the graduates of 2024 later this year.

Motion agreed to.