Review recommends setting a target for greater female representation but not a binding quota
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The Liberal party should set a target for 50% of candidates and new MPs to be women, according to a review of the Coalition’s 2022 election loss.
Guardian Australia has confirmed the review, which is being finalised this week, will not recommend a binding quota despite highlighting the need to boost female representation as central to modernising the party.
Continue reading…Review recommends setting a target for greater female representation but not a binding quotaFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberal party should set a target for 50% of candidates and new MPs to be women, according to a review of the Coalition’s 2022 election loss.Guardian Australia has confirmed the review, which is being finalised this week, will not recommend a binding quota despite highlighting the need to boost female representation as central to modernising the party. Continue reading…