The 'stark' gender split in parliament
Jul 21, 2025•26 min
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Episode description
As parliamentarians descend on Canberra for the first sitting week of the 48th parliament, Anthony Albanese is warning Labor to avoid complacency.
And while Opposition leader Sussan Ley makes history as the first woman in the role, the "stark" gender split between the Coalition and Labor ranks will be on display across both chambers. So, what can we expect from Australia’s 48th parliament?
Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.
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