Politics Now Why Bandt and Dutton's losses share 'parallels'
May 8, 2025
Clare Armstrong, National Political Editor for News Corp, dives into the recent leadership losses of Peter Dutton and Adam Bandt, highlighting the ripple effects on their respective parties. She discusses the urgent need for the Liberals and Greens to reassess their strategies. The conversation shifts to gender representation in politics, calling for potential preselection quotas. Armstrong also addresses the Albanese government's ambitions as it navigates complex public expectations post-pandemic, ensuring they align with voter sentiment.
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Liberals' Existential Crisis
- The Liberal Party faces an existential crisis due to losing female voters and poor policy positioning.
- Their lack of female representation significantly contributed to their electoral defeat and must be urgently addressed.
Implement Liberal Gender Quotas
- The Liberal Party should implement gender quotas and targets to address women's underrepresentation.
- They must modernize selection processes to align membership with the demographics of Australian voters.
Greens' Balancing Act
- The Greens lost seats due to hardline stances that didn't win broader voter support.
- They now face tension between appeasing their base and adopting a more pragmatic, mainstream approach.