Collins criticized the approach of using quotas to improve female representation, asserting it undermines the effort to beat Labor in upcoming elections. She believes that the Coalition needs a better strategy to elevate women's presence without relying on enforced quotas.
The statement by the five female Liberal MPs condemned the decision for gender quotas, claiming it demeaned women's capabilities and perpetuated their minority status in politics.
Since the 2022 federal election, the Liberal party has failed to reconnect with female voters, risking further alienation while elevating the hard-right faction.