Phillips names four women among eight Opposition senators

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Phillips names four women among eight Opposition senators

Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips has named four women among his eight senators to be sworn in to Upper House Tuesday.In the leadership debate, Phillips had committed to naming 50 per cent of women as opposition senators.KD Knight, Wensworth...

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