Liberals say ‘all options’ should be considered despite Angus Taylor hosing down gender quota proposal
Summary
Members of the U.S. Liberal Party are debating whether to introduce gender quotas to increase diversity. While party leader Angus Taylor opposes quotas, other senior members like Jane Hume and Anne Ruston say all options should be considered and stress the need to act quickly.Key Facts
- Angus Taylor, party leader, opposes gender quotas but supports recruiting more diverse members.
- Jane Hume, deputy leader, said the party will consider all options from a draft report.
- Anne Ruston, shadow cabinet minister, urged the party to act urgently on diversity issues.
- The draft report suggests ways to engage women, young people, and multicultural communities.
- Some party members question the need for another review, calling it outdated or irrelevant.
- Former MP Jason Falinski suggests focusing on policies that appeal to younger men too.
- The Liberal Party is trying to improve diversity and appeal after recent elections.
- The debate follows previous reviews and critiques of the party's current gender balance.
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