Number of women MPs hits record high

Some of this year's intake of women MPs

Some of this year's intake of women MPs Source: AAP

The number of women in the Australian parliament is at a record high with female representation now making up a third of all federal MPs, following the May election .


While there is still a long way to go to reach gender parity in the corridors of power, new female members are hoping to make a mark on the 46th parliament.


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