The move reduces the number of Coalition senators to 30 and increases the crossbench to 10 members.
Queensland senator Gerard Rennick has quit the LNP to form his own party ahead of the looming federal election, potentially splitting right-wing support in the state.
He hopes to start the party registration process on Monday, enabling voters to cast their votes above the line on the Senate ballot paper.LoadingRennick said his move was nothing against Liberal leader Peter Dutton, arguing it was his way to bring up “bread and butter” issues that needed to be publicly debated.
“After learning how the Senate works I know a bit about how it works that we can get these inquiries up and going,” he said.
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