Federal cabinet pose for photographs, after the announcement of new female ministry members, Canberra, Wednesday, 29 May 2019. Source: AAP
There are growing calls within Australia's Liberal party to adopt a gender quota, to increase the number of women in parliament. The quota system is being credited for lifting female representation around the world, with Pacific nations now legislating change to reserve seats for women.
There are growing calls within Australia's Liberal party to adopt a gender quota, to increase the number of women in parliament. The quota system is being credited for lifting female representation around the world, with Pacific nations now legislating change to reserve seats for women.
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