Who is the women minister? Federal and every state
Current women ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the women portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 8 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers women. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Women ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Katy GallagherALP · Senator for Australian Capital Territory | Minister for WomenAlso: Minister for the Public Service; Minister for Finance; Minister for Government Services (Vice-President of the Executive Council and Manager of Government Business in the Senate) | PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Jodie HarrisonALP · Member for Charlestown | Minister for WomenAlso: Minister for Seniors; Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | Suite 1, 192 Pacific Highway, Charlestown NSW 2290Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Gabrielle WilliamsALP · Member for Dandenong | Minister for Women and Gender EqualityAlso: Minister for Education; Minister for Skills and Training; Minister for First Peoples; Deputy Premier | 18 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Fiona SimpsonLNP · Member for Maroochydore | Minister for Women and Women's Economic SecurityAlso: Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships; Minister for Multiculturalism | Tenancy 1b, 148 Horton Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Simone McGurkALP · Member for Fremantle | Minister for WomenAlso: Minister for Creative Industries; Minister for Heritage; Minister for Industrial Relations; Minister for Aged Care and Seniors | PO Box 912, Fremantle WA 6959Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Katrine HildyardALP · Member for Reynell | Minister for WomenAlso: Minister for Human Services; Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well | 114 Beach Road, Christies Beach SA 5165Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Jo PalmerLIB · Member for Rosevears Region | Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual ViolenceAlso: Minister for Education; Minister for Children and Youth; Minister for Disability Services | 236 West Tamar Road, Riverside TAS 7250Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Caitlin ToughALP · Member for Brindabella | Minister for Women, Seniors and VeteransAlso: Minister for Human Rights; Minister for Community Services; Minister for Corrections; Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
No minister in Northern Territory has women in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for women?
Ministers for women lead gender equality policy for their government. Federally this includes national strategies and some workplace gender equality matters, and in states and territories it often includes programs for women's safety and economic security. Many governments pair this portfolio with preventing family violence.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Women ministers by parliament
Federal women minister
The Minister for Women in the federal government is Katy Gallagher (ALP, Senator for Australian Capital Territory), who is also Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Finance and Minister for Government Services (Vice-President of the Executive Council and Manager of Government Business in the Senate). Write to them at PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Melissa McIntosh (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Women.
New South Wales women minister
The Minister for Women in New South Wales is Jodie Harrison (ALP, Member for Charlestown), who is also Minister for Seniors and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Write to them at Suite 1, 192 Pacific Highway, Charlestown NSW 2290.
In opposition, Felicity Wilson (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Women.
Victoria women minister
The Minister for Women and Gender Equality in Victoria is Gabrielle Williams (ALP, Member for Dandenong), who is also Minister for Education, Minister for Skills and Training, Minister for First Peoples and Deputy Premier. Write to them at 18 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175.
In opposition, Cindy McLeish (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Women. On the crossbench, Anasina Gray-Barberio (GRN) is Spokesperson for Women, Gender Equality and Family Violence.
Queensland women minister
The Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security in Queensland is Fiona Simpson (LNP, Member for Maroochydore), who is also Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism. Write to them at Tenancy 1b, 148 Horton Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558.
In opposition, Shannon Fentiman (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Women.
Western Australia women minister
The Minister for Women in Western Australia is Simone McGurk (ALP, Member for Fremantle), who is also Minister for Creative Industries, Minister for Heritage, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Aged Care and Seniors. Write to them at PO Box 912, Fremantle WA 6959.
In opposition, Sandra Brewer (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Women's Interests.
South Australia women minister
The Minister for Women in South Australia is Katrine Hildyard (ALP, Member for Reynell), who is also Minister for Human Services and Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well. Write to them at 114 Beach Road, Christies Beach SA 5165.
In opposition, Michelle Lensink (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Women.
Tasmania women minister
The Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence in Tasmania is Jo Palmer (LIB, Member for Rosevears Region), who is also Minister for Education, Minister for Children and Youth and Minister for Disability Services. Write to them at 236 West Tamar Road, Riverside TAS 7250.
In opposition, Sarah Lovell (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Women. On the crossbench, Cecily Rosol (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Women.
Australian Capital Territory women minister
The Minister for Women, Seniors and Veterans in the Australian Capital Territory is Caitlin Tough (ALP, Member for Brindabella), who is also Minister for Human Rights, Minister for Community Services, Minister for Corrections and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Deborah Morris (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Women. On the crossbench, Laura Nuttall (GRN) is Spokesperson for Women.
Shadow women ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on women and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Melissa McIntoshLIB · Member for Lindsay | Shadow Minister for WomenAlso: Shadow Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme; Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Felicity WilsonLIB · Member for North Shore | Shadow Minister for WomenAlso: Shadow Minister for Early Education; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Cindy McLeishLIB · Member for Eildon | Shadow Minister for WomenAlso: Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence; Shadow Minister for WorkSafe and TAC | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Shannon FentimanALP · Member for Waterford | Shadow Minister for WomenAlso: Shadow Treasurer | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Sandra BrewerLIB · Member for Cottesloe | Shadow Minister for Women's InterestsAlso: Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Housing | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Michelle LensinkLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for WomenAlso: Shadow Minister for Human Services; Shadow Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well; Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Sarah LovellALP · Member for Rumney Region | Shadow Minister for WomenAlso: Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing & Ageing; Shadow Minister for Disability | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Deborah MorrisLIB · Member for Brindabella | Shadow Minister for WomenAlso: Deputy Opposition Leader; Shadow Minister for Planning; Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability; Shadow Minister for Police, Emergency Services, and Community Safety; Shadow Minister for Corrections | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Selena UiboALP · Member for Arnhem | Shadow Minister for Women and EqualityAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Police; Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services; Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Shadow Minister for Mining and Energy; Shadow Minister for Trade, Business, and Asian Relations; Shadow Minister for Air Connectivity; Shadow Minister for Defence NT; Shadow Minister for Territory Coordinator; Shadow Minister for Advanced Manufacturing; Shadow Minister for Public Service; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Anasina Gray-BarberioGRN · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for Women, Gender Equality and Family ViolenceAlso: Spokesperson for Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism; Spokesperson for Child Protection; Spokesperson for Disability Rights and Services; Spokesperson for Community Services; Spokesperson for Ageing; Spokesperson for Sport; Spokesperson for Early Childhood Education and Kinder | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Cecily RosolGRN · Member for Bass | Greens Spokesperson for WomenAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health; Greens Spokesperson for Children and Young People; Greens Spokesperson for Community Services; Greens Spokesperson for Corrections and Rehabilitation; Greens Spokesperson for Disability Services; Greens Spokesperson for Local Government; Greens Spokesperson for Preventative Health; Greens Spokesperson for Waste | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Laura NuttallGRN · Member for Brindabella | Spokesperson for WomenAlso: Spokesperson for Education, Skills and Training; Spokesperson for Young People; Spokesperson for Disability; Spokesperson for Sports and Recreation; Spokesperson for LGBTQIA+ Affairs; Spokesperson for Food and Agriculture; Spokesperson for Air and Water | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Maria KovacicLIB · Senator for New South Wales | Shadow Assistant Minister for Women | Write |
| FederalGovernment | Rebecca WhiteALP · Member for Lyons | Assistant Minister for Women | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Steve DimopoulosALP · Member for Oakleigh | Minister for Equality | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | James NewburyLIB · Member for Brighton | Shadow Minister for Equality | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Aiv PuglielliGRN · Member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ Equality | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Cassie RoweALP · Member for Belmont | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Creative Industries, Heritage, Industrial Relations, Aged Care and Seniors, Women | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Ella HaddadALP · Member for Clark | Shadow Minister for Equality | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Jo ClayGRN · Member for Ginninderra | Spokesperson for Treasury and Economic Equality | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryGovernment | Suzanne OrrALP · Member for Yerrabi | Minister for Equality | Write |
| Northern TerritoryGovernment | Jinson CharlsCLP · Member for Sanderson | Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher
PO Box 6100
Senate, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Senator Gallagher,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
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- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal women minister?+
Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher (ALP) is the Minister for Women in the federal government, and also Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Finance and Minister for Government Services (Vice-President of the Executive Council and Manager of Government Business in the Senate).
Who is the women minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Jodie Harrison MP (ALP) is the Minister for Women in New South Wales, and also Minister for Seniors and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Who is the women minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Gabrielle Williams MP (ALP) is the Minister for Women and Gender Equality in Victoria, and also Minister for Education, Minister for Skills and Training and Minister for First Peoples.
Who is the women minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Fiona Simpson MP (LNP) is the Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security in Queensland, and also Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism.
Who is the women minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Simone McGurk MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Women in Western Australia, and also Minister for Creative Industries, Minister for Heritage and Minister for Industrial Relations.
Who is the women minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Katrine Hildyard MP (ALP) is the Minister for Women in South Australia, and also Minister for Human Services and Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well.
Who is the women minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Jo Palmer MLC (LIB) is the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence in Tasmania, and also Minister for Education, Minister for Children and Youth and Minister for Disability Services.
Who is the women minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Ms Caitlin Tough MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Women, Seniors and Veterans in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Human Rights, Minister for Community Services and Minister for Corrections.
Who is the shadow women minister?+
Federally, Mrs Melissa McIntosh MP (LIB) is the Shadow Minister for Women. Every one of Australia's nine oppositions has a shadow minister covering women, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state women minister?+
Ministers for women lead gender equality policy for their government. Federally this includes national strategies and some workplace gender equality matters, and in states and territories it often includes programs for women's safety and economic security. Many governments pair this portfolio with preventing family violence.
How do I contact the women minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.