Will this election be a turning point for women in Australian parliament?

The pressure is on the Coalition to increase the number of women in its ranks, with or without quotas. As International Women's Day is marked on 8 March, those in politics tell SBS News why representation matters.

Julie Bishop and Julia Banks

Liberals are facing calls for a gender quota. Source: SBS

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