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Liberal women have seized power in three states. Is this a new era for a party known for its ‘woman problem’?
- Three Liberal leaders, all first-term MPs, now head states NSW, Victoria and South Australia, marking a historic female leadership lineup.
- Experts debate whether the rise signals real reform or a ‘glass cliff’ risk for new Liberal leaders amid tough electoral odds.
- Analysts say the new leaders bring policy focus on housing, economy and family issues, aiming to widen appeal.
- Wilson’s early moves include creating a standalone coercive control offense, a notable policy win for the new leadership.
- The leaders face battles against a strong Labor government, requiring them to translate leadership into electoral gains.
- Voter dynamics show gender and generation gaps as Coalition support lags among women and under 40s.
- The three leaders come from the moderate wing and have backgrounds in media and policy advising.
- Mortlock notes the rise signals a broader shift toward female representation in the party’s benches.
- Leaders pledge policy attention on housing, debt reduction and economic stability to appeal to voters.
- Analysts stress the need to demonstrate real changes beyond leadership titles to win broad support.
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