The party’s internal analysis of its election performance will be led by Liberal elder statesman Brian Loughnane, who was federal director for more than a decade, and senator Jane Hume. | James Massola auspol
with at least 17 seats lost to the Labor Party, the Greens and teal independents across the country, comes as Liberal MPs prepare to return to Canberra on Monday to choose a new leader and deputy.Loading
The role of deputy leader is tipped to go to Sussan Ley. While there has been speculation in party ranks that Anne Ruston or Hume could stand, Hume’s participation in the review process suggests she will not be a candidate. In a statement, Loughnane and Hume said they would “consult widely across all parts of the party. We welcome input from all party members and encourage submissions from all involved in the campaign”, with submissions due by June 30.
The review will look at the election result, the running of the campaign and how each division of the party performed on a state-by-state basis. But it is the examination of the losses of six seats to independents – all professional women – and the pre-selection machinations in NSW that will probably be the most contentious issues for the party.
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