Charlotte Mortlock resigns from the Liberal Party over its rollback on gender quotas and declining women's representation.

Charlotte Mortlock, founder of the Hilma Network, has resigned from the Liberal Party and her role in the group, citing the ousting of former leader Sussan Ley and the rejection of gender quota proposals, including a 40% female candidate target in New South Wales. Her departure follows the party’s decision to drop a 50% women candidate goal recommended in a 2022 review, reducing the number of female Liberal MPs to five. Mortlock expressed concern over the party’s retreat on gender equality, while fellow Liberals, including deputy leader Jane Hume, called her exit a "sad moment" and pledged continued support for women’s representation ahead of the next election.