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Campaign aims to encourage women to enter politics

Labor deputy leader Tanya Plibersek, who will be speaking at the Future Women event

Labor deputy leader Tanya Plibersek, who will be speaking at the Future Women event Source: AAP

Australia lags behind globally when it comes to the number of women taking roles in politics.


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By Keira Jenkins

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Australia lags behind globally when it comes to the number of women taking roles in politics.



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