It's now possible for women to succeed

With the events of recent times and the widely reported allegations concerning sexism and misogyny in Australia, I thought it time to do a little research on the subject of whether or not the notorious Glass Ceiling does in fact exist in this country.

My reading (and failing memory) reveals that many women have succeeded in politics and that over recent years we have seen: the first female governor general, the first female prime minister, two female speakers in the House of Representatives, a female recently appointed government leader in the Senate, female premiers, administrators and chief ministers in every state and territory (with the exception of South Australia) and a number of female capital city lord mayors.

The leader of the third largest political party in our country is a female as is the deputy leader of the Federal Opposition.

The richest person in Australia is female not to mention all of those other outstanding women who hold hugely important positions in every field of endeavour and who are far too numerous to attempt to mention here.

Statistically not good enough and I have no doubt whatsoever that women are discriminated against in whatever field they choose, but I think we should pause and have a look at how far we have come and recognise that it is now very possible for determined talented women to succeed in this country.

Email, 30 Jun 2013

Vic Jefferies, St Huberts Island