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The Liberals have had 20% to 25% women in the House of Reps since 1996 - 30 years. Independents have shown that women are willing to stand and the community is willing to elect them. It is a deliberate choice of the Liberal party to ignore that.
The Liberals have had 20% to 25% women in the House of Reps since 1996 - 30 years. Independents have shown that women are willing to stand and the community is willing to elect them. It is a deliberate choice of the Liberal party to ignore that.
— Allegra Spender (@spenderallegra) February 14, 2026