NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has ordered Liberal Party members to 'get on board with the program' and preselect more women ahead of March's state election.
When asked about Mr Hazzard's comments, the Minister wasn't critical.But she added female representation wass being discussed.
"Until we are reflective of the community we can't expect the community to be voting for us," he said. In Ryde, the Liberal candidate is Jordan Lane in place of outgoing Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello, while Kellie Sloane has been preselected in Vaucluse to replace former Attorney-General Gabriel Upton.
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