Liberals re-examine gender quotas in slew of proposals to make party ‘fit-for-purpose political machine’
The Australian Liberal Party is considering the implementation of gender quotas to increase female representation in parliament. This proposal is part of a broader internal review aimed at modernizing the party following recent electoral losses.
Why it matters
Gender quotas are a contentious issue in conservative politics, representing a shift in how parties address demographic imbalances and electoral competitiveness.
A Liberal party discussion paper raises the prospect of gender quotas in noting that men outnumber women four-to-one in the lower house in federal parliament. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP A Liberal party discussion paper raises the prospect of gender quotas in noting that men outnumber women four-to-one in the lower house in federal parliament. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Liberal party Liberals re-examine gender quotas in slew of proposals to make party ‘fit-for-purpose political machine’ Angus Taylor has stated his opposition, but discussion paper’s authors warn ‘if we want a different outcome, we need to be prepared to do things differently’
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