Gender Quotas for the Liberal Party

The transcript discusses the history and impact of gender quotas in the Australian Liberal Party, highlighting the role of Elizabeth Couchman and the Australian Women's National League in advocating for women's representation. It examines the success of the Liberal Women's Forum in the 1990s and compares the gender representation in the Liberal and Labour parties. The challenges of achieving gender parity by 2025 are addressed, along with the debate on quotas versus merit in political representation.

What role did Elizabeth Couchman play in the formation of the Liberal Party's gender quotas?

What was the impact of the Liberal Women's Forum on female representation in the House of Representatives?

Discuss the significance of the 1996 election for women in the Liberal Party.

How did the Liberal Party's approach to gender quotas differ from that of the Labour Party?

What challenges does the Liberal Party face in achieving its target of 50% female representation by 2025?

Why do some members of the Liberal Party oppose the idea of implementing quotas for women?

In what ways do the selection processes in political parties differ from those in companies regarding gender representation?