Liberals say ‘all options’ should be considered despite Angus Taylor hosing down gender quota proposal
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Liberal leader Angus Taylor rejected a proposal for gender quotas within the party, despite a discussion paper suggesting ways to improve engagement with women, multicultural communities, and young people. Shadow minister Anne Ruston urged the party to act with urgency, while deputy leader Jane Hume stated that all options should be considered. The divide highlights internal tensions over diversity measures.
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Angus Taylor, opposition leader, explicitly states he has never been supportive of quotas
Jane Hume intervened to say all options would be considered.
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Anne Ruston called for the party to act with 'urgency' after the discussion paper.
Opinion- Angus Taylor, opposition leader, explicitly states he has never been supportive of quotas
- Deputy Jane Hume intervenes to say 'all options' are on the table
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Anne Ruston called for the party to act with 'urgency' after the discussion paper.
OpinionA discussion paper that canvassed the idea was circulated to supporters on Wednesday.
The GuardianTaylor said he has never been supportive of quotas.
The GuardianJane Hume intervened to say all options would be considered.
The GuardianThe discussion paper suggested ways to improve engagement with women, multicultural communities and young people.
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