# Liberals urge considering all options after Taylor rejects gender quota plan

Australian Liberal Party members argue that all options, including gender quotas, should remain on the table despite shadow minister Angus Taylor dismissing the proposal. The debate highlights internal divisions within the party over strategies to improve female representation.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/16/liberal-party-gender-quotas-angus-taylor-response) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:42:01 GMT