The moderate MP now faces a potential challenge by a conservative MP from a neighbouring seat.
Prominent Liberal MP Bridget Archer has vowed to stare down her internal party critics and stand again for the marginal Tasmanian seat of Bass, despite pre-selection for the seat being delayed in a bid to force her out.
recently accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of appearing to weaponise child sexual abuse for political advantageThe pre-selection contests for the pair of seats is now expected to be held in March 2024, according to sources in the Tasmanian Liberal Party who asked not to be named so they could discuss internal party matters.Archer said that she was unable to comment on internal party matters but added that “I remain a proud member of the Liberal Party”.
Pearce, the shadow assistant minister for health, aged care and Indigenous health services, holds Braddon with a margin of 8 per cent after securing a swing towards him of 4.9 per cent at the 2022 election.In a reversal of his previous position, Pearce said he planned to stand for the seat again – even though he had previously objected to Archer standing again – and pointedly highlighted his loyalty to the party, after speculation he could stand in the seat for another party.
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