Australia news live: Jonno Duniam to retire from politics; father and daughter found dead in Sydney river
Liberal frontbencher Jonathon Duniam has announced his decision to quit politics before the next election, citing a need to prioritize his family after 25 years in politics. This move is seen as a blow to the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, as the Coalition faces poor polling and a challenge from One Nation. Duniam expressed confidence in the leadership of Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan, stating they are well-equipped to lead the Coalition back to success.
- ▪Jonathon Duniam will quit the Senate at the end of the year after 25 years in politics.
- ▪Duniam's decision is a blow to the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, amidst poor polling and a challenge from One Nation.
- ▪The Coalition is facing a difficult time, but Duniam is confident in the leadership of Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan.
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18.51 EDTJonno Duniam to quit politics before next electionTom McIlroyLiberal frontbencher Jonathon Duniam says he will quit politics before the next election.The announcement on Sunday is a blow for the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, as the Coalition faces persistently poor polling and a challenge from One Nation.The shadow home affairs minister says he will quit the Senate at the end of the year, saying in a statement: double quotation markThis was an extremely difficult decision to make – albeit that it is one I have been considering for quite some time. I have spent the past 25 years in politics, the last 10 of those as a Senator for Tasmania – and I have given everything to these responsibilities, often at the expense of family.
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