Liberals say ‘all options’ should be considered despite Angus Taylor hosing down gender quota proposal
The Australian Liberal Party is debating the potential introduction of gender quotas to improve representation, despite opposition from leader Angus Taylor. While Taylor rejects the idea, other senior party members are pushing for urgent action to modernize the party's base.
Why it matters
Internal party disagreements over gender quotas reflect broader tensions regarding political strategy and inclusivity in conservative parties.
The Liberal leader, Angus Taylor, said he has never supported gender quotas after a discussion paper raised it among a slew of ideas to help the party refresh its base and improve structures. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP The Liberal leader, Angus Taylor, said he has never supported gender quotas after a discussion paper raised it among a slew of ideas to help the party refresh its base and improve structures. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Liberal party Liberals say ‘all options’ should be considered despite Angus Taylor hosing down gender quota proposal Anne Ruston called for the party to act with ‘urgency’ after discussion paper suggested ways to improve engagement with women, multicultural communities and young people
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