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In New South Wales, the Minns Labor government is grappling with a challenging decision ahead of the next election. Their internal rule requiring fifty percent women in the parliamentary party means one or two male MPs could be sidelined to achieve parity. With thirty-two men and twenty-nine women across both houses, the quota has been steadily increasing, reaching fifty percent last year. Preselections wont begin until after Julys state conference, but MPs are already vying for safe seats. Senior Labor figures are advocating for more changes, with polls indicating an easy win in 2027. The rules are causing tension, affecting both held seats and those under five percent margins, sparking faction fights. Upper house fixes seem simpler, with unions and leaders controlling picks. If independent speaker Greg Piper steps down from Lake Macquarie, it could flip the math and count as a Labor hold. This gender push could significantly reshape the caucus before voters cast their ballots.

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