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Why these women say they can save the Liberal Party

Political staffers working for state and federal Liberal MPs should be able to join the Liberal Party for free under a bold proposal to boost party numbers and female representation, according to a prominent member.

As Liberals across the country await the release of a review into the party’s May 2022 federal election defeat, former journalist and Liberal member Charlotte Mortlock is urging a new approach to recruitment.

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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine. Connect with Samantha on Twitter. Email Samantha at samantha.hutchinson@afr.com.au

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