In which year did most women gain the right to vote and stand in federal elections?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1902, with the Commonwealth Franchise Act
- Step 1: Federal law gave the vote and the right to stand to non-Indigenous women in 1902. Answer: 1902. Why not the others: The other dates are wrong.
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