Ex-Liberal MP says the party must introduce gender quotas to start winning elections

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Josh ButlerMarch 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Former Liberal MP Jenny Ware is advocating for the Liberal party to adopt gender quotas for candidates to improve their electoral chances. Ware, who lost her seat in the 2025 election, believes the party is at a "crisis point" and needs candidates who better represent the Australian population to become competitive again. She argues that the party "cannot get back into government" without this change. Ware also expressed disappointment that the Liberal party executive had not released its review of the election loss, which was subsequently tabled in parliament by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. She believes this review is important to understanding the party's challenges.

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2025 election 40% Hughes 50% Australia 60% Anthony Albanese 60% Liberal Party ×380% Jenny Ware ×290%

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