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Liberals Weigh Gender Quotas for Survival | Australia News
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The Liberal Party is pushing bold reforms to survive politically, with gender quotas now on the table after admitting men outnumber women four-to-one in federal parliament. A new internal paper outlines six options—including quotas, open primaries, and preferential candidate support—to fix their disconnect with average Australians, especially women and younger voters. Critics, like the opposition leader, argue quotas contradict merit-based values, but the party insists change is urgent. They’re also targeting older membership and multicultural communities, proposing low-cost memberships and sharper messaging to rebuild trust and relevance.
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