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O'Brien expressed disappointment with failed candidacies and emphasized the importance of practical outcomes, favoring policies over structural quotas. While he did not explicitly endorse primaries, he stressed the importance of fostering more women candidates through various mechanisms, reflecting a focus on results rather than specific methods.
Concluding Remarks: The Road Ahead
In closing, Ted O'Brien highlighted the importance of leadership, both domestically and diplomatically, in shaping Australia’s economic trajectory. He called for a balanced approach to monetary policy, strategic international diplomacy, and inclusive electoral reforms aimed at increasing female representation.