Julia Gillard urges Labor to retain 50% female quota, warning women still at risk of being dragged back; Australia's only female prime minister marks 30th anniversary of ALP's affirmative action rule by advocating for its adoption across federal parliamentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

Byline: Karen Middleton Political editor Julia Gillard is urging the Labor party never to remove its 50% female quota for parliamentary candidates despite surpassing it federally, warning there are forces [...]