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The Coalition’s problem with women voters is well-known. Female MPs are still outnumbered two-to-one in Liberal and National party rooms, and polling consistently shows women are less likely to vote for either party.

New research shows the Coalition’s women problem has a name: Donald Trump

Photo: Official White House Photo/Joyce N. Boghosian

There are many factors that can contribute to this, but new research suggests that women in Australia do not see the Coalition as reflecting their values. 

Respondents were asked: 

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia and the United States “share values” of “democracy and the rule of law”. Do you agree or disagree that Australia “shares values” with the United States under President Trump? 

Australian women are very unlikely to agree that Australia shares values with Trump’s America – 52% disagree and just 22% agree.  

This research carries a clear message to Australia’s politicians: if you want to appeal to women voters then you can’t do that by acting like US President Donald Trump.

You can read more of Skye’s research, here.