Foxy,

Conclusions are usually at the end.

"Under-representation of women in parliament remains a significant challenge in Australia. More than 110 years after the first women contested a Commonwealth election, only one in four Members in the House of Representatives and two in five Senators are women. Despite several women having filled high profile roles in Commonwealth, state and territory parliaments in recent years, including Prime Minister, Attorney-General and Minister for Foreign Affairs, women continue to be significantly under-represented in the Commonwealth Parliament and in senior federal ministries and parliamentary positions. "

Why is it a significant challenge?

Do as I suggested and let the voters decide or would that be democratic and distasteful?

Dear Is Mise,

The Conclusion that I was referring to is at the end
of the link I gave.

Do try to stay focused.

Foxy,

Do try to stay focused.
I quoted from the Conclusion on the link that you gave and I add that conclusions are usually at the end. Thick!!

Dear Is Mise,

So, what's your problem?

Foxy, has it ever been considered that men ARE the better choice for these positions? And has it ever been considered that no matter how many things are written about gender equality and such that men are still the preferred option? What about the idea that the women are suggesting the hiring of more women in positions traditionally held by men? Foxy, as someone who hired and fired, I would always hire on merit, not on PC. Why would I hire a woman just so I can go flaunting around saying, look at moy, look at moy, I'm up with the times so think of me as a nice guy. I think of such bosses as wimps, neuters and just plain weak, seeking approval from a gaggle of women when he should be focused on the success of the business. This is a touchy topic for me and over the years I have followed women in top jobs. In doing so I have noticed them coming and going without any real or grandiose ideas. All that stands out is the press releases about this or that company hiring a woman. All I see and hear is PC, PC, PC. To all those men and women who believe there should be more female representation out there, stop promoting this futile agenda. I for one am sick of women going on about this topic. It's a no-brainer. Keep it up and you will only alienate men altogether, thereby reversing the trend on women. OK now that I have vented, you can all go on the attack. HAH, bring it on!

Foxy,

"So, what's your problem?"

No problem, I was just having a gentle dig at your statement that the conclusion was at the end.
Conclusions are usually at the end so 'in conclusion'.