Former Liberal MP Jenny Ware has called for her party to adopt gender quotas for candidates to better reflect the community and increase their chances of winning elections. Ware, who lost her position in the 2025 election, expressed disappointment over the Liberal Party’s failure to release a self-assessment report following a significant electoral defeat. She emphasized that the lack of engagement with gender diversity and multiculturalism within the party was detrimental to its prospects of returning to government.

In a recent parliamentary session, the review conducted by the party highlighted the urgent need for change within the Liberal Party. According to Ware, there has been a significant delay in responding to the review's recommendations, as some party members were preoccupied with internal conflicts rather than addressing the identified issues. She believes that by failing to engage with a broader demographic, including women and diverse cultural representations, the party risks continued electoral failures.

Ware's comments reflect a growing concern within political circles about the importance of representation in governmental bodies. As political dynamics shift and voters increasingly demand a reflection of their communities in leadership, the Liberal Party faces critical choices in restructuring its candidate approach to enhance inclusivity and responsiveness to voter preferences.