During the 1900s in Australia, fencing became more socially acceptable for women to participate in and subsequently female participation rates rose in places like Queensland.

[1] Women's fencing increased in popularity in Australia following the end of World War II and the subsequent immigration of many women from countries where the sport was popular.

[2] At the 2011 Australian championships, in the open women's foil event, Emma Ryan came in first.

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