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Into the Weeds Ft. Meredith Burgmann AM | Activism, Politics & Feminism in Australia

Into The Weeds
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Join me as I dive Into the Weeds with Meredith Burgmann AM, a trailblazing activist, academic, and former President of the New South Wales Legislative Council. With a career spanning decades in political activism and public service, Meredith has been at the forefront of movements for social justice, environmental protection, and women’s rights in Australia.  In this episode, Meredith shares her journey from early activism against the Vietnam War and apartheid—including her arrest for protesting the 1971 Springboks tour—to her influential role in New South Wales politics. We explore her tenure as President of the NSW Legislative Council from 1999 to 2007, her efforts in establishing the Ernie Awards to highlight sexist remarks, and her contributions to environmental activism through the Builders Labourers’ Federation’s Green Bans.   Meredith discusses the evolution of feminist movements in Australia, the challenges of advocating for social  …...more
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Into the Weeds Ft. Meredith Burgmann AM | Activism, Politics & Feminism in Australia
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Apr 102025
Join me as I dive Into the Weeds with Meredith Burgmann AM, a trailblazing activist, academic, and former President of the New South Wales Legislative Council. With a career spanning decades in political activism and public service, Meredith has been at the forefront of movements for social justice, environmental protection, and women’s rights in Australia.  In this episode, Meredith shares her journey from early activism against the Vietnam War and apartheid—including her arrest for protesting the 1971 Springboks tour—to her influential role in New South Wales politics. We explore her tenure as President of the NSW Legislative Council from 1999 to 2007, her efforts in establishing the Ernie Awards to highlight sexist remarks, and her contributions to environmental activism through the Builders Labourers’ Federation’s Green Bans.   Meredith discusses the evolution of feminist movements in Australia, the challenges of advocating for social change within political institutions, and her ongoing commitment to equality and justice. Her insights offer a unique perspective on the intersections of grassroots activism and formal politics. 👤 About Meredith Burgmann AM: Meredith Burgmann AM is a distinguished Australian politician and activist known for her leadership in social justice and environmental movements. She served as a Labor Member of the NSW Legislative Council for 16 years, including eight years as its President. Meredith is a founding member of the National Pay Equity Coalition and Emily’s List, and she established the Ernie Awards in 1993 to spotlight sexist behavior. Her academic contributions include teaching industrial relations and politics at Macquarie University, and she has authored several publications on activism and feminism.   🔔 Subscribe to Into the Weeds for more deep dives into activism, politics, and social change! #IntoTheWeeds #MeredithBurgmann #Activism #AustralianPolitics #Feminism #SocialJustice #Environmentalism #ErnieAwards #GreenBans #WomensRights

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Into The Weeds

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