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Australia: Debate Heats Up on Equal Representation for Women

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Australia: Debate Heats Up on Equal Representation for Women

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Over two decades later, Australian women are still under-represented in leadership and decision-making roles in both the public and private spheres despite comprising 50.6 percent of the country's total population and 45 percent of the country’s total workforce.

"In recent years, the percentage of female candidates and members of parliament has been falling, as I believe women look at the success rate and decide to give it a miss," said Troeth, who was first elected to the Federal Senate in 1993 at age 52.

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Over two decades later, Australian women are still under-represented in leadership and decision-making roles in both the public and private spheres despite comprising 50.6 percent of the country's total population and 45 percent of the country’s total workforce.

"In recent years, the percentage of female candidates and members of parliament has been falling, as I believe women look at the success rate and decide to give it a miss," said Troeth, who was first elected to the Federal Senate in 1993 at age 52.

To read the complete news story please visit IPS.

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