During a recent episode of ABC’s Q&A, a young woman criticized Peter Dutton, following his defeat in the federal election, for not presenting any policies specifically benefiting women despite visiting 17 petrol stations during his campaign. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke and Nationals’ Bridget McKenzie defended that existing Coalition policies benefit both genders, although McKenzie acknowledged the need for more diverse women’s policies beyond childcare. The discussion highlighted the increase in female MPs in the Australian parliament, with Labor now having 47 female representatives, while the Coalition’s numbers have decreased.
