Weightlifting at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's 53 kg

The Women's 53 kg weightlifting event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games took place at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 17 March 2006. The weightlifter from Canada won the gold, lifting a total weight of 188 kg.

Schedule
All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10)

Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world, Commonwealth and Games records were as follows:

The following records were established during the competition: