More women than ever were elected into the Australian Parliament this year, 58 MPs now making up 38% of the chamber, the highest ever on record. Only for one party, representation went backwards.

But are there plans in place to change that, to bring more women and a more diverse selection of people into the Liberal fold so can they make a difference before we go to the polls again in a few years time?

Today we speak to Charlotte Mortlock, a former journalist who's trying to change the Liberals from the inside out.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Jane Caro - Best-selling novelist, Walkley Award-winning columnist and social commentator

Charlotte Mortlock - Journalist and founder of Hilma's Network

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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