The first wave of Australian feminism was chiefly concerned with suffrage ( women 's right to vote ) and consequently with women 's access to parliaments and other political activities .
Australian feminism dates back to the late 19th century .
The first wave of Australian feminism , which dates back to the late 19th century , was chiefly concerned with suffrage ( women 's right to vote ) and consequently with women 's access to parliaments and other political activities .