Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

no. it is sexist to concentrate on one gender

It shouldn’t matter the gender as long as there fit for the job

Absolutely not, women can't rule nearly as well as men and should be banned from political positions

No, women should be encouraged but the most worthy and qualified should be the candidate. However, less experienced but still proven ability etc should be given a chance regardless male or female

no women should be aloud to vote

Gender and race should play no role in any job, it should be the person best suited to that role weather they be male/female or any skin colour

No women in politics

political parties should strive for equality and diversity, and serve equty to people like women who may be disadvantaged in getting a position of power. however, i dont think a certain "quota" is necessary and shiuld rather represent the diversity of australia and different regions

No, although political parties should be encouraged to diversify, the most qualified candidate should get the position regardless of gender

no, women and ethnic minorities should be banned from running and being in the election. also, no gay marriage.

It shouldn't necessarily be required but it would be best if the government reflected the diversity of our society

there should be diversity and different ethnic groups and everyone should be able to of course if they are a citizen of Australia should be able to run for parliament, but parties should be choosing people based off of if they are the best for the job and not gender,religion or any other cultural factors

Our government should reflect our diverse society but also, the most qualified candidates should get the position.

Political parties should enforce their own gender quotas internally, and allow the general public to judge them on the results

To a degree. In topics such as women's health I agree that the a large percentage should be women. However, in other topics the most qualified should be elected.

The most qualified candidate should get the position, however political parties should strive to reflect the diversity of our society

no, but there should be pushes in children for women to run for these.

Only an even 50% of women

as long as they're suited for the role

In theory, jobs should be chosen based on skill, not gender. however that doesn't happen in practice. in Australia though, it isn't too bad. But, they should have more young people in federal parliament.

Women dont deserve to lead the country

Women don't do anything right

No women, women are gay

The problem with diversity in government is inherent opportunities. Marginalised people do not have the same opportunities on a deep and constant level, so many of them dont even get to the point where they can be considered. Then, even if they get to a certain point everyone in power is in a position to discriminate against them. Forcing people into roles can end up with their skills being neglected ect., but there are other ways to ensure encourage everyone has an opportunity to be in a position they deserve

Yes, all local, state and federal governments should aim for half female, half male party with trans-gender and non-binary people counting towards whichever one they choose.

If you have to force people to be equal there will always be problems with the minority groups involved. People will come to the understanding that both women and men can be involved in politics.

political parties should strive for equality and diversity, and serve equity to people like women who may be disadvantaged in getting a position of power. however, i don’t think a certain "quota" is necessary and should rather represent the diversity of australia and different regions

yes, but also include women with diverse identities

No, political parties should however promote gender equality

women dont get rights

Groups such as Women, LGBT+ and Indigenous people who are not proportionally represented in the government should receive additional seats, elected by the people within those marginalized categories, to ensure the interests of those groups are protected.

The party should be of a certain size before the rule applies

Gender equality is very important but quotas are not the answer, use blind recruitment to eliminate bias and ensure candidates are selected based on merit not gender

Our government should reflect diversity, if there must be woman candidates there must also be candidates of other minorities including racial, disabilities, LGBTQ+ etc

No, diversity should be encouraged but not forced, the most qualified candidate should get the position regardless of gender

No in the kitchen

Candidates should be considered without any regard to gender or other areas of diversity. Candidates should be considered solely on the candidate being qualified for the position.

The most appropriate person for the job, not necessarily the most “qualified”

Only if they are truly invested and want to be there besides to make up the numbers

Diversity should be encouraged and the best candidate should get the job. There should be more opportunities for women but ultimately gender should not be at the forefront. Men and women should be given equal opportunity.

Elect one male and one female in each electorate

Yes, if they are fit enough for the role

We should have laws in which everyone regardless of gender should have absolute equality in the possibility of being a candidate but I still believe who the party believes to be the best candidates regardless of gender should be put forward as the candidate however there should be a process that needs to happen to prevent corruption as I believe if the best candidate was always actually put forward there would be more female candidates but having a law that we need a centrain number of each gender could prevent people of any gender having the possibility of being put forward because they have to meet their quota.

No but seriously Australia what is wrong with you?

social and class diversity is more important than gender.

Women shouldn't be allowed to run for political office.

Best person for the job. Regardless male or female.

Political Parties should be able to pick how many women they want in their party

No, diversity should be encouraged but not forced and the most qualified candidate should get the position regardless of gender

No, but there should be effective practices in place which ensure women feel safe and supported in politics

If women are to be a candidate, then they should have the same opportunities as men, but do not force women to be candidates if they don't want to.

They should only run the women if they have that amount of women candidaates and if they arre good.

No, but steps should be taken to end systemic sexism

there is such deep sexism in this issue, diversity should be encouraged but it would be ignorant to think that’s going to happen on its own. There should be more women in political parties, but the environment in which women aren’t welcome in politics isn’t going to change overnight and potentially having more women’s input even if it is ‘required’ would start to create a more equal environment.

The parties should do this themselves, not be forced too.

Skills based only

No, diversity should be encouraged and a true meritocracy should be established.

No, this should be up to the parties themselves not a legislated requirement

Parties should not be made up of more than 75% of any gender.

Yes but not 50/50. Should be 40/40 with remaining 20 up in the air

Either way I mean 10 male lawyers is the same as 5 male and 5 female lawyers if they all get hired via nepotism yanno?

No, women should not be able to hold political office.

Just run people that arw capable and can do they job, it wouldn't if they were all woman or all men or a mix.

Next person for the job

Yes, but based on true qualifications (not diversity hires for the sake of it)

The system of sexism needs to be looked at and fixed immediately. this should not be a problem

Political parties should enrol candidates purely based on skill and competencies. Should not matter if it is a man or woman, and should not discriminate. EVER.

Yes, if they fit the requirements for the job, not just to have a woman in the seat.

Women should have the right to do whatever they want .

Quotas are potentially problematic but societal impacts tend to negatively affect women in leadership roles, and may be a suitable solution.

yes 100% women

No diversity should be encouraged not forced and the most qualified should get the position regardless of gender

The most suited person for the job regardless of sex

Yes, but ideally this shouldn't have to be enforced, it should happen naturally. This is a good idea but hopefully soon we reach a time in which this shouldn't even have to happen.

No, we know this is an ineffective method to increase diversity but efforts should still be made

No, but the people should see a party running majority male candidates and assess them on that merit

When voting and creating bills that would particularly impact different marginalised groups, the people voting and writing should be part of those groups. So not mandatory but if you don't have enough representation in your party, you don't have many people voting

No, diversity should be encouraged but not forced. The most qualified person should be selected , with no bias

Our government should reflect the diversity of our society

If the woman is good at their job, yes.

Women should be hired based on dismantling systems of inequality and not to just fill a quota

Yes, our government should reflect the diversity of our society, which con only be achieved by actively fostering inclusiveness in school so women AND non-binary people can be rise to be qualified candidates and get the position regardless of gender.

Best PERSON or candidate fit for the job.

I hate women, remove their rights immediately

Diversity should reach a point that it comes naturally, and women should be given equal opportunity but not at force.

Equality for the sake of equality is not equality, was going to chose the most qualified candidate option, but I understand where the question comes from, more equal recognition and opportunities for women should be made

Yes and no, as women shouldn’t be forced to meet the quota, instead should be encourage to engage. However, people with the most qualifications regardless of gender should get the position

Yes, if female candidates are being turned away, then yes a certain amount of women should be required in politics.

Yes, but only until the gender disparity closes

We should abolish government so we don't need to worry about who represents us.

A candidate should be chosen on their merit not their gender

No, equality should be encouraged but a qualified candidate should get the position regardless of gender

Yes to more women; yes to more disabled members; yes to more aboriginal members; and, yes to more cultural diversity.

Only men should be allowed

our government should reflect the diversity of our society, but diversity should not be forced andhe most qualified candidate should get the position regardless of gender

The government needs to run candidates that actually know what they are doing.

Probably, but it won't stop the corruption.

More needs to be down to encourage women to get into the political process. However, I do not support making it a requirement for a party to run a certain percentage of female candidates.

God put men in leadership roles