In an attempt to fend off allegations of sexism within the Coalition, Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his cabinet earlier this year. 




But his choice for Australia’s new Assistant Minister for Women, Amanda Stoker, has been controversial from the outset.




Her hardline, and conservative, views on abortion have raised concerns from women’s health advocates. 




Today, journalist for The Saturday Paper Rachel Withers on the rise of Amanda Stoker.




Guest: Journalist for The Saturday Paper Rachel Withers.




Background reading:Who is Amanda Stoker? in The Saturday Paper




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In an attempt to fend off allegations of sexism within the Coalition, Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his cabinet earlier this year.  But his choice for Australia’s new Assistant Minister for Women, Amanda Stoker, has been controversial from the outset. Her hardline, and conservative, views on abortion have raised concerns from women’s health advocates.  Today, journalist for The Saturday Paper Rachel Withers on the rise of Amanda Stoker. Guest: Journalist for The Saturday Paper Rachel Withers. Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2021/05/15/who-amanda-stoker/162100080011668">Who is Amanda Stoker?</a> in The Saturday Paper See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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In an attempt to fend off allegations of sexism within the Coalition, Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his cabinet earlier this year.&nbsp;But his choice for Australia’s new Assistant Minister for Women, Amanda Stoker, has been controver...

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