The Liberals ‘women problem’

The Liberals achieved most of the “firsts” for women in Australian politics enjoyed more support from women than from men for most of the 20th century, so what has changed now?

Ley, Lady Ley

The Liberal’s election of a moderate woman as leader signals a shift back toward the centre-right as well as increasing their appeal to female swing voters.

Strongmen and super-daddies

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton’s adoption of particular masculine identities reveals not only how they want to be perceived but also how they envision the electorate, the nation, and its defining values.