Its been six years since Julia Gillard labeled Tony Abbott a misogynist. And it would be hoped the federal parliamentary Liberal Party would have learned a lesson from the Abbott experience. In 2017 Foreign Minister Julie Bishop did shared some unpleasant details about her time in the Abbott Government. Bishop revealed how she was the lonely token woman, who was ignored in Abbott's all male, bar one, men's club.
That's all water under the bridge, and one would expect that by now the Liberal Party would have learned its lesson, and realized the macho stuff has no place in today's government. Not so it seems, as one woman Liberal MP after another, reveals how she was bullied by male colleagues in the recent leadership fight. Julia Banks was the first Liberal female MP to come forward and reveal the “cultural and gender bias, bullying and intimidation” of women in politics. Banks will not re-contest he marginal Melbourne seat. Then the Minister for Women, Kelly O'Dwyer, said Liberal MPs "were subject to threats and intimidation and bullying" during the recent leadership spill. Now, Liberal Senator Lucy Gichuhi has threatened to name Liberal MP who she says bullied her and other female colleagues during the leadership fight.

Dear Paul,

It is a sensitive issue certainly. I wonder if these women will
go through with it? Naming names is not goin to be an easy
thing to do, I imagine . However will it put
their careers at risk? And will these women be prepared to do that?
The Liberal Party certainly does not need this sort of
publicity to add to its problems. It's almost ironic that next
year I believe is the 75th Anniversary of when Sir Robert
Menzies founded the Liberal Party. I wonder what he would say if
he saw what has happened to it?

the snowflake generation on show. How about the 22 staffers of Emma Hussar. Oops forgot about then Paul.

Paul,

Are you really woman yourself? You certainly have a good line in misandry. Pauline, is it?

Paul/Foxy, never easy, not posting our thoughts on this issue but in reflection very poorly thought out needless NEEDLESS trolling from? the question is, and I am thinking as a recent arrival not the once was me,can we truly talk about any subject? are we welcoming new posters or turning them away? YES these women do have questions, those need answers, why not have more woman in that party, Labor gets targeted, sainthood is conferred on one of mine,! but only to then claim she was a victim! that lady was investigated by my party, she walked away *because she knew she was guilty* a poster here is targeting me, it steams back to another site and my refusal to think of one nation haters as truly well informed and that every Muslim is not evil,it is childlike but?not sure what to do.

Hi Foxy,

There appears to be a systemic problem with the right of the Liberal Party when it comes to bias against women. It reflects badly on those that would presume to govern us. In the case of Julia Bishop, regardless of ones politics, no one can deny she has not been more than capable as Foreign Minister and as a senior member of the government, it will be Australia's loss when she leaves the parliament. In the case of Julia Banks she is not going to get the time to prove herself as a politician, she had a taste, and she don't like it! I've only seen the Minister for Women, Kelly O'Dwyer a few times, and she to appears up to the task. Lucy Gichuhi although not a member of the Liberal Party is so incensed by the behaviour of some Liberal Party men in this matter that she is prepared to name, names in parliament.
If they believe in honesty in government then Morrison and Dutton need to step forward and tell the Australian public the truth, about the tactics used against women, during their brawl for the top job.

Yes runner I agree, Emma Hussar does not deserve to sit in parliament, her behaviour towards staff has been reprehensible. The quicker she goes the better.

ttbn, Are you (Paul1405) really woman yourself? No, I am a male heterosexual. For me your question is irrelevant to the discussion. On women's issues it is a fair bet I'm probably in the same boat as Foxy, we both support gender equality. Does it shock you that a male could possibly be supporting the "sheilas", I use that word as its probably the one you are most familiar with. and use in the circles you move in.
BTW, in your Corny Banana Conservative Party what is the woman's policy? Does it extend beyond the sign at the front door "No Sheilas Allowed".