Australians want more diversity in Parliament

The empty chamber of the House of representatives is seen at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, November 27, 2017. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

The empty chamber of the House of representatives is seen at Parliament House in Canberra. Source: AAP

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An SBS News-commissioned poll has found the majority of Australians want to see more women, young people and Indigenous Australians represented in Parliament.

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