Australian entrepreneurship was once almost exclusively reserved for men. Not anymore! Now, female entrepreneurs are not only competing but also beating men at their own game. 

We obviously still have a considerable way to go before women have an equally fair shot at being a successful Australian entrepreneur as men do. 

Consider this statistic: Just 22.3 per cent of Australia’s founders are women. But more and more female entrepreneurs are starting businesses and revolutionising industries. 

While there are thousands of women who deserve to be celebrated for their achievements, in this article we highlight some famous female entrepreneurs (and some not so famous ones) who are absolutely crushing it in 2023. You can also check out our list of the 10 Richest Australian Tech Entrepreneurs or the 50 Most Popular Women Celebrity Entrepreneurs. 

So here is our list of the female Australian entrepreneurs who are leading the way and inspiring the next generation of women entrepreneurs around the world.  (The list is in no particular order)

1. Melanie Perkins (Canva)

Net Worth: $6.5 billion

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