ADF pushing up female numbers
Political correctness causing pro discrimination .
The ADF is pushing for a higher female numbers (wonder where this "push" came from). Given it is not every ladies dream job I doubt that large numbers apply. Hence to implement this direction it becomes obvious that those that do apply will be given the nod irrelevant of their ability.
Unfortunately this does not advance any of the calls for equality etc.
When an individual is given a position, that is not based on ability, it does not take long for peers, subordinates and superiors to note their inability to perform. This than colour's (hmm can I say that) everyone's perception when someone of that gender is appointed and places them on the back foot as it is assumed, often correctly, that they are there not for their ability but to fill the quota. Hence when an individual that has the ability to carry out their duties is given the position they are already pigeon holed as being their due to their gender.... and so the wheel turns