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Asked if there were more women in his party and whether the Liberals still have a woman problem, Dutton said he did not have an issue with representation.

“We have the same amount, same number of women in the shadow cabinet as Labor does, exactly the same number.

“I have some incredible colleagues, not just sitting around that table, but behind me and in our party room as well. And we have, I think, demonstrated in our policies that we want to help families, we want to help women.

“So are we going to be a better government for women and for families? Absolutely, because we’ll manage the economy more effectively, and we’ve demonstrated that over time, and we’ll do it again after the next election.”