In a major internal flare-up for Peter Dutton, a Tasmanian MP is trying to force his neighbouring colleague out of the party for alleged disloyalty.
A senior member of Peter Dutton’s opposition has delivered an ultimatum to the Liberal Party by threatening to quit his seat if his neighbouring Tasmanian MP, Bridget Archer, is not blasted out of the party for alleged disloyalty.that Dutton was appearing to “weaponise” child sexual abuse for political advantage, an intervention some Coalition MPs believed went beyond simply voting against the party.
A source close to Pearce, who also requested anonymity, said the Braddon MP was tired of campaigning to retain his seat – which he won off Labor in 2019 – while fielding questions from local media about Archer’s statements and policy positions that contradicted Pearce and Dutton’s. Preselection nominations have already closed for Pearce’s seat of Braddon, while in Bass they close on Friday. However, as the sitting members, party rules allow Pearce and Archer to nominate after those dates.
“I don’t think she should go. We are trying to win seats, not lose them. From what I have seen there isn’t anyone who would beat her at preselection, let alone at a poll. I suspect if we spit her out we lose the seat,” they said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Liberal Party reveals former candidate and Pesutto staffer as by-election pickA former candidate and staffer with Opposition Leader John Pesutto has won Liberal Party preselection for the by-election triggered by Daniel Andrews' resignation.
Read more »
Peter V’landys to use White House dinner to sell Australian sportChairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission Peter V’landys is set to pitch Australian sport to the United States after he was given a rare invite to a state dinner at the White House.
Read more »
Inside Peter V’landys’ night with Albo and Joe Biden at the White HouseWhile meeting the President of the United States was a personal highlight, the ARLC chairman said a night of serious networking will help deliver a multi-million dollar windfall for the NRL.
Read more »
Inside Peter V’landys’ night with Albo and Joe Biden at the White HouseWhile meeting the President of the United States was a personal highlight, the ARLC chairman said a night of serious networking will help deliver a multi-million dollar windfall for the NRL.
Read more »
Inside Peter V’landys’ night with Albo and Joe Biden at the White HouseWhile meeting the President of the United States was a personal highlight, the ARLC chairman said a night of serious networking will help deliver a multimillion-dollar windfall for the NRL.
Read more »
Bruce Lehrmann accused of two counts of rape in QueenslandThe former Liberal staffer can now be named as the high-profile man facing rape charges in Queensland following a Supreme Court decision.
Read more »