Women are half the population, and they should make up half of our Parliament too.
These days, this is a relatively uncontroversial principle – except when we talk about how to make it happen.
As soon as we move from the general (that women are as capable as men) to the specific (how do we make sure more women enter our parliaments), some people seem to become uncomfortable. Perhaps it’s because, like the recent treatment of Adam Goodes, it forces us to face an unpleasant truth about our society.
In 2015, women still aren’t equal in Australia.
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I think Ms Plibersek is in violation of the Sex Discrimination Act which seeks to "eliminate gender from consideration in any decision".
I shall ask Mr. Brandis if he concurs.
Of course, if she were to be convicted of such a thing then that would mean the end of her political career.
surely this article is not suggesting that gender makes a difference in getting the job done?