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Liberal MP says women prefer hairdressing and men drawn to maths in debate over gender quotas

Labor minister likens Longman MP Terry Young’s parliament speech to infamous comments from Tony AbbottGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal-National MP Terry Young has rubbished a push for gender quotas in the federal opposition, telling parliament that men and women are naturally drawn to different kinds of jobs and that professions such as hairdressing and nursing will always be dominated by women.The Longman MP said that men were more drawn to jobs involving maths or physical exertion, including construction or trades. Continue reading...

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