Liberal Party is at a ‘very low point' while considering gender quotas
Shadow Cabinet Secretary Andrew Wallace says the Liberal Party has 'pushed back against' the concept of quotas as it is 'uncharted territory'.
'I think we need to absolutely increase our number of women in the parliament,' Mr Wallace told Sky News Australia.
'We're at a very, very low point right now.
'Everything has to be on the table; we have to examine all options in relation to our policies and our structures.
'Australians expect us as an opposition to be a credible opposition.'
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