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At a glance
Structure of Parliament: Bicameral
Are there legislated quotas...
- No for the Single/Lower House?
- No for the Upper House?
- No at the Sub-national level?
Are there voluntary quotas...
- Yes adopted by political parties?
Australia
(Commonwealth of Australia)
Single/Lower house
House of Representatives
| Total seats: | 150 |
| Total women: | 41 |
| % women: | 27% |
| Election year: | 2007 |
| Electoral system: | AV |
| Quota type: | Voluntary Political Party Quotas |
| Election details: |
IDEA Voter Turnout
IPU Parline |
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Last updated 2010-06-15
Voluntary Political Party Quotas*
| Party | Acronym | Official Name | Details, Quota provisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Labor Party | ALP | In 2002 the ALP introduced a 40 percent quota for party positions, union delegations and for pre-selection for public office and positions at a State and federal level, building on a 35% quota introduced in 1994. Either of the sexes shall be represented by less than 40 percent on party electoral lists. (National Platform and Consitution 2009, Article 10a.) |
* Only political parties represented in parliament are included. In case of legislated quotas, only political parties that have quotas beyond the national quota legislation are presented in this table.
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Last updated 2009-11-30
