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Edith Cowan was the first Australian woman to enter parliament. In her debut speech, she highlighted the necessity for both men and women's points of view to be represented in government. In this way, as a member of parliament, she became an inspiration for women from all levels of society. it was the first time women had truly had their views represented.

Cowan was married to magistrate James Cowan, and it was through his work that she saw how much families suffed when men were sent to gaol. She worked hard for basic rights for children in Australia, and she later became a magistrate herself.

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