WA Liberal members and MPs were accused of unethical and underhand conduct in the lead-up to their state election loss. The party leader, Libby Mettam, faced a polling ultimatum suggesting a higher primary vote for the Liberals if Basil Zempilas were the leader.
The WA Liberal party was accused of unethical and underhand conduct leading up to their state election loss. The Liberal party was described as a wasteland with no values and was warned it was in danger of losing unless changes were made. In contrast, the NT's conservative CLP party, which also suffered a significant loss, is now back in power and could offer lessons for the WA party.
Party leader Libby Mettam faced an ultimatum from federal Liberal party candidates who believed the party's chances would improve if Basil Zempilas, Perth Lord Mayor and Liberal candidate for Churchlands, led the party. They presented Ms Mettam with polling indicating a higher primary vote for the Liberals if Mr Zempilas were the leader. The polling was leaked to the media, despite Ms Mettam's continued leadership
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