Northern Beaches Liberals unanimously support motion as some observers say conservative faction ‘keen’ to oust moderates after council elections nominations error
Brian Loughnane in 2015. The former federal Liberal director has been called in to examine the NSW division of the party.Brian Loughnane in 2015. The former federal Liberal director has been called in to examine the NSW division of the party.On Wednesday evening the Northern Beaches local government conference – which accounts for 15% of the state party – voted unanimously for motions critical of the failure calling for an administrator to be appointed to run the division and governance reforms.
One Liberal, who spoke anonymously as they were not authorised to speak with media, argued the party structure is “not fit for purpose” and the division required reduction in the size of governing bodies and more cooperation and information sharing between branches. The Northern Beaches Liberal groups are situated in two formerly blue-ribbon Liberal seats lost to teal independents Sophie Scamps and Zali Steggall.The Liberals are struggling to attract a quality candidate to contest Warringah, which Steggall won off former prime minister Tony Abbott in 2019.
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