Andrew Bragg, widely considered the frontrunner in the Liberal preselection for the prized seat of Wentworth, has bowed out of the race, saying the party should pick a woman.
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Mr Bragg said federal MP Julia Banks’ decision to not contest the next election was a factor in his decision
Ms Banks, the Member for Chisolm, said the Liberal Party had a culture of bullying women
Mr Bragg said: “The allegations made by the Member for Chisholm genuinely shocked me”

via Wentworth frontrunner Andrew Bragg pulls out, says Liberal Party must preselect woman – Politics – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)