[2] The first Australian woman to set a world record in powerlifting was Jill Bamborough.

That same year, Marilyn Wallen in the 60 kilograms (130 lb) class and Gael Martin in the 90 kilograms (200 lb) class won silver medals.

[2] Bev Francis is an Australian powerlifter who has faced discrimination in the sport as a result of her body type.

[2] In 1984, there were 257 junior female members of the Australian Amateur Weightlifting Federation.

As of June 2023, the following IPF World Records are held by Australian lifters: