Liberal party review of election loss finds 50% of candidates and new MPs should be women
by Paul Karp from on (#670VK)
Review recommends setting a target for greater female representation but not a binding quota
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The Liberal party should set a target for 50% of candidates and new MPs to be women, according to a review of the Coalition's 2022 election loss.
Guardian Australia has confirmed the review, which is being finalised this week, will not recommend a binding quota despite highlighting the need to boost female representation as central to modernising the party.
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