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Sky News AU
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Leaked messages show the Liberal Party's gender debate
The Liberal Party is in damage control after leaked text messages reveal the group's anguish over gender balance. In messages obtained by the Daily Telegraph, former party vice-president Teena McQueen labels the push for quotas as 'Disgraceful' Others in the party have been vocal about the changes, including Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor, who took on Sussan Ley for the position of Opposition Leader. The WhatsApp fury is in the wake of the New South Wales Liberal Women's Council meeting this week, where they discussed boosting female representation in parliament.

AU Financial Review
a day ago
- Politics
- AU Financial Review
Liberal women's quota petition labelled ‘disgraceful' in party brawl
Senior women in the NSW Liberals are split over proposals to introduce quotas to improve the party's gender representation, with opponents labelling a public petition to garner support for the idea as 'disgraceful' in a private WhatsApp group. Former Liberal vice president Teena McQueen levelled the accusation in the group, according to two sources familiar with its contents who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to party rules banning talking to the media. McQueen declined to comment.

Sky News AU
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Absolute joke': Democrat representative labels US as one of the worst places to live
Sky News contributor Teena McQueen discusses a Democrat representative's hatred for the US. Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has slammed the United States for being one of the worst places on Earth. Ms McQueen told Sky News host Rita Panahi that Ilhan Omar is an 'absolute joke'.

Sky News AU
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Delusional': Maxine Waters blasted for ‘insane' claim about LA riots
Sky News contributor Teena McQueen has slammed "delusional' Maxine Waters for claiming there is no violence occurring in the Los Angeles protests. California Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters has claimed there's "no violence" during the anti-ICE riots ravaging Los Angeles and urged Americans to ignore the chaos they see with their own eyes. 'It's absolutely insane that they continue to say that these are peaceful protests,' Ms McQueen said.

Sky News AU
21-05-2025
- General
- Sky News AU
‘Really saddening': Salvation Army survey reveals shocking reality for vulnerable Aussies
Sky News contributor Teena McQueen reacts to a Salvation Army survey showing some Australians are turning to dumpster diving and pet food amid the cost of living crisis. 'It's terrible, it really saddens my heart, but it's no surprise,' Ms McQueen told Sky News host Rita Panahi. 'This isn't just a recent thing – it's been happening for a few years now. 'There are more and more homeless people … it's disgraceful.'