To have a chance in the next elections, the Liberals must close the gender gap | Peter Lewis

There is no magic wand to fix gender disparity in the Coalition, but quotas would be a good start

The gender gap in Australian politics is not just confined to the lack of female representation in the Liberal party, it is also looming as a broader battleline in the upcoming federal election.

In a month when the Liberal party has been experiencing its #themtoo moment with claims of bullying, protest resignations and colour-coordinated signs of defiance, gender is becoming a key point of difference between the protagonists.

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