The answer has to be in the quality of the candidates, irrespective of any personal character attributes they may have (race, sex, orientation etc etc) - and that also applies to someone that may be a straight white male. Unfortunately, thats not how the current environment works. If you don't look like a particular group, you can't possibly represent them, but if you do look like a particular group, you can't possibly represent anyone else.

The answer also has to be in a long term strategic plan. It was noted above about the healthcare focussing on savings now, not savings down the track, but we don't judge "down the track" and 3 years isn't nearly enough time for a Govt of any flavour to have an impact on the now and the future at the same time. Think (or act) strategically and you aren't doing enough for the needs of the day.