James McGrath

Angus Taylor, the Liberal leader, has publicly stated his opposition to the idea of gender quotas within the Liberal party. This comes in response to a discussion paper that explored various proposals aimed at refreshing the party's base and improving its internal structures. The paper had raised the prospect of gender quotas as one of several ideas, particularly in light of the significant gender imbalance in the lower house of federal parliament, where men reportedly outnumber women four-to-one. Despite the paper suggesting that 'all options' should be considered, Taylor has firmly hosed down the gender quota suggestion, indicating it is not a path he supports. The discussion around these proposals highlights an ongoing effort within the Liberal party to re-examine its strategies and structures to ensure it remains a 'fit-for-purpose political machine'.