Nsw Council Elections

'We need to be in that room': call for more women on council

Kelsey Sutor
Updated November 11 2021 - 2:11pm, first published October 29 2021 - 3:28pm
President of the Australian Local Government Women's Association NSW Branch and Lithgow City Councillor, Cassandra Coleman. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN
President of the Australian Local Government Women's Association NSW Branch and Lithgow City Councillor, Cassandra Coleman. Photo: ALANNA TOMAZIN

Cassandra Coleman has served for five years on Lithgow City Council, but the trailblazing politician still isn't sure why only 32 per cent of serving councillors in NSW are women.

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Kelsey Sutor

Kelsey Sutor

Producer - The Canberra Times

I've had a love of writing from a young age and, combined with my interest in current events, journalism seemed like a natural fit for me. I like to write a little bit about everything but my true passion lies in finding those untold stories from everyday people. Got an idea? Let me know - kelsey.sutor@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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