Advocacy

As an Australian Businesswomen's Network (ABN) community member, you are part of a 20,000 strong community of business owners and women in business.

In response to many requests from our community, herVoice was established by the ABN in 2008 to give our community a voice about issues that impact on its members' business, lifestyle, interests and wellbeing.

herVoice was created in response to numerous requests for the ABN to take a leading role in public policy development, advocacy and lobbying on issues relating to Australian business women and female entrepreneurs.

herVoice takes the concerns of the ABN's community to government and industry, advocating and lobbying to make a real difference to legislative outcomes.

We invite you to participate in herVoice:

  • Comment on the issues raised on our blog
  • Sign up to our quarterly business briefing and get regular updates on issues that affect your business
  • Contact us to let us know what we can do to help you or how we can put you in touch with the information you need.
  • Access some of these resources (links, reports)

Latest herBusiness Advocacy Blog Posts

Why the Do Not Call Register Could Strangle Small Business
By Susan McGrath. The Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) has advised the Australian Businesswomen's Network that the Australian Communi ...  more
Quotas for Women on Boards
I'm writing an article about Women on Boards and would love to know what ABN members think about the idea of introducing quotas for female representat ...  more
ABN meets Minister for Small Business - A review of top issues
As the peak representative organisation for female entrepreneurs and businesswomen in Australia, the ABN is in regular contact with politicians whose ...  more
ABN Meeting with Federal Parliamentarians - Community Input Sought
As the peak representative organsation for Australian businesswomen and female entrepreneurs, the Australian Businesswomen's Network is meeting indivi ...  more
Important Announcement for Small Businesses
Business and individual taxpayers may be affected by the ATO?s plans to implement its new income tax system in late January 2010. The Tax Office?s co ...  more
Green Funding Grants Now Open For Applications
As part of its International Climate Champions programme, the British Council in Australia is offering five (5) project grants of AU$10,000 each for v ...  more
 

Have an issue you'd like to discuss? Email us.

herVoice was established through grant funding provided by the Australian Office for Women, under the 2006-07 Women's Leadership and Development Program. herVoice is spearheaded by ABN Advisory Board Member Susan McGrath.