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The Advertiser
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Liberals push leadership cases after election thrashing
Senior Liberal figures are pitching themselves for leadership positions ahead of the coalition's impending partyroom showdown. Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price announced on Sunday she will join leadership contender Angus Taylor's ticket and run as his deputy, just days after jumping ship from the Nationals. The duo will battle current deputy leader Sussan Ley, who pushed her case in video clips released to media to try and build support for her candidacy. Ms Ley, who was former leader Peter Dutton's No.2 for the coalition's shellacking at the May 3 election, said she was humbled by the "overwhelming support" she had received in the lead-up to the partyroom meeting. "My election as leader of the Liberal Party would send a very strong signal that we understand that things must be done differently," she said. "We will develop strong policy offerings through robust partyroom processes so we can demonstrate we will deliver better outcomes for all Australians." Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Senator Nampijinpa Price posted a video on social media alongside Mr Taylor and claimed the party was in a good position to "come back strong". "We have such passion for this country, for our party and for our coalition as a whole," she said. "That's what I think Australians need to understand, that we're a team that's prepared to get out and fight." Liberal senator Dave Sharma welcomed Senator Nampijinpa Price into the major coalition party, while acknowledging the Nationals may feel aggrieved by her defection. "If she's been accepted into the Liberal party room, any of us can put our hands up as deputy leader, and I think the party room will decide that," Senator Sharma told Sky News. Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. Colleagues have criticised Mr Taylor for failing to present detailed economic policy as shadow treasurer during the election campaign. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been accused of stoking culture wars, highlighted by her comment to "make Australia great again" during the campaign, evoking US President Donald Trump's rhetoric. Former Liberal MP Jason Falinski lobbed another name into the mix, suggesting Tim Wilson should be leader after reclaiming his seat after losing to a teal independent at the 2022 election. "He is the type of person who can ... tell the people we may be fewer in numbers, but we have the vision, the values and the principles that they have been looking for," he wrote in the Australian Financial Review. The Nationals also face a leadership skirmish after Senator Matt Canavan threw his hat in the ring to spill incumbent David Littleproud from the top role. Senior Liberal figures are pitching themselves for leadership positions ahead of the coalition's impending partyroom showdown. Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price announced on Sunday she will join leadership contender Angus Taylor's ticket and run as his deputy, just days after jumping ship from the Nationals. The duo will battle current deputy leader Sussan Ley, who pushed her case in video clips released to media to try and build support for her candidacy. Ms Ley, who was former leader Peter Dutton's No.2 for the coalition's shellacking at the May 3 election, said she was humbled by the "overwhelming support" she had received in the lead-up to the partyroom meeting. "My election as leader of the Liberal Party would send a very strong signal that we understand that things must be done differently," she said. "We will develop strong policy offerings through robust partyroom processes so we can demonstrate we will deliver better outcomes for all Australians." Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Senator Nampijinpa Price posted a video on social media alongside Mr Taylor and claimed the party was in a good position to "come back strong". "We have such passion for this country, for our party and for our coalition as a whole," she said. "That's what I think Australians need to understand, that we're a team that's prepared to get out and fight." Liberal senator Dave Sharma welcomed Senator Nampijinpa Price into the major coalition party, while acknowledging the Nationals may feel aggrieved by her defection. "If she's been accepted into the Liberal party room, any of us can put our hands up as deputy leader, and I think the party room will decide that," Senator Sharma told Sky News. Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. Colleagues have criticised Mr Taylor for failing to present detailed economic policy as shadow treasurer during the election campaign. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been accused of stoking culture wars, highlighted by her comment to "make Australia great again" during the campaign, evoking US President Donald Trump's rhetoric. Former Liberal MP Jason Falinski lobbed another name into the mix, suggesting Tim Wilson should be leader after reclaiming his seat after losing to a teal independent at the 2022 election. "He is the type of person who can ... tell the people we may be fewer in numbers, but we have the vision, the values and the principles that they have been looking for," he wrote in the Australian Financial Review. The Nationals also face a leadership skirmish after Senator Matt Canavan threw his hat in the ring to spill incumbent David Littleproud from the top role. Senior Liberal figures are pitching themselves for leadership positions ahead of the coalition's impending partyroom showdown. Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price announced on Sunday she will join leadership contender Angus Taylor's ticket and run as his deputy, just days after jumping ship from the Nationals. The duo will battle current deputy leader Sussan Ley, who pushed her case in video clips released to media to try and build support for her candidacy. Ms Ley, who was former leader Peter Dutton's No.2 for the coalition's shellacking at the May 3 election, said she was humbled by the "overwhelming support" she had received in the lead-up to the partyroom meeting. "My election as leader of the Liberal Party would send a very strong signal that we understand that things must be done differently," she said. "We will develop strong policy offerings through robust partyroom processes so we can demonstrate we will deliver better outcomes for all Australians." Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Senator Nampijinpa Price posted a video on social media alongside Mr Taylor and claimed the party was in a good position to "come back strong". "We have such passion for this country, for our party and for our coalition as a whole," she said. "That's what I think Australians need to understand, that we're a team that's prepared to get out and fight." Liberal senator Dave Sharma welcomed Senator Nampijinpa Price into the major coalition party, while acknowledging the Nationals may feel aggrieved by her defection. "If she's been accepted into the Liberal party room, any of us can put our hands up as deputy leader, and I think the party room will decide that," Senator Sharma told Sky News. Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. Colleagues have criticised Mr Taylor for failing to present detailed economic policy as shadow treasurer during the election campaign. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been accused of stoking culture wars, highlighted by her comment to "make Australia great again" during the campaign, evoking US President Donald Trump's rhetoric. Former Liberal MP Jason Falinski lobbed another name into the mix, suggesting Tim Wilson should be leader after reclaiming his seat after losing to a teal independent at the 2022 election. "He is the type of person who can ... tell the people we may be fewer in numbers, but we have the vision, the values and the principles that they have been looking for," he wrote in the Australian Financial Review. The Nationals also face a leadership skirmish after Senator Matt Canavan threw his hat in the ring to spill incumbent David Littleproud from the top role. Senior Liberal figures are pitching themselves for leadership positions ahead of the coalition's impending partyroom showdown. Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price announced on Sunday she will join leadership contender Angus Taylor's ticket and run as his deputy, just days after jumping ship from the Nationals. The duo will battle current deputy leader Sussan Ley, who pushed her case in video clips released to media to try and build support for her candidacy. Ms Ley, who was former leader Peter Dutton's No.2 for the coalition's shellacking at the May 3 election, said she was humbled by the "overwhelming support" she had received in the lead-up to the partyroom meeting. "My election as leader of the Liberal Party would send a very strong signal that we understand that things must be done differently," she said. "We will develop strong policy offerings through robust partyroom processes so we can demonstrate we will deliver better outcomes for all Australians." Ahead of Tuesday's vote, Senator Nampijinpa Price posted a video on social media alongside Mr Taylor and claimed the party was in a good position to "come back strong". "We have such passion for this country, for our party and for our coalition as a whole," she said. "That's what I think Australians need to understand, that we're a team that's prepared to get out and fight." Liberal senator Dave Sharma welcomed Senator Nampijinpa Price into the major coalition party, while acknowledging the Nationals may feel aggrieved by her defection. "If she's been accepted into the Liberal party room, any of us can put our hands up as deputy leader, and I think the party room will decide that," Senator Sharma told Sky News. Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. Colleagues have criticised Mr Taylor for failing to present detailed economic policy as shadow treasurer during the election campaign. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been accused of stoking culture wars, highlighted by her comment to "make Australia great again" during the campaign, evoking US President Donald Trump's rhetoric. Former Liberal MP Jason Falinski lobbed another name into the mix, suggesting Tim Wilson should be leader after reclaiming his seat after losing to a teal independent at the 2022 election. "He is the type of person who can ... tell the people we may be fewer in numbers, but we have the vision, the values and the principles that they have been looking for," he wrote in the Australian Financial Review. The Nationals also face a leadership skirmish after Senator Matt Canavan threw his hat in the ring to spill incumbent David Littleproud from the top role.
The Advertiser
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Leadership challengers join forces to rebuild Liberals
Contenders for Liberal Party leadership positions have joined forces with the promise of fighting to rebuild and "come back strong" after the devastating election loss. Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has formally announced she will be running as deputy Liberal leader after jumping ship from the Nationals. She has joined forces with Liberal leadership challenger Angus Taylor, promising to build back stronger after the coalition's thumping loss at the May 3 polls. Deputy leader Sussan Ley has also announced her candidacy for the party's leadership, with a partyroom vote due on Tuesday. "I think we're in a really good position to come back from this and come back strong," Senator Nampijinpa Price said in a video posted on social media alongside Mr Taylor. "I think we have such passion for this country, for our party and for our coalition as a whole. "That's what I think Australians need to understand, that we're a team that's prepared to get out and fight." Mr Taylor has praised Senator Nampijinpa Price as someone of "great warmth, conviction and authenticity" and believes she will be a great asset to the party as it rebuilds. "We've got to regroup, rebuild and get back into the fight," he said. Liberal senator Dave Sharma welcomed Senator Nampijinpa Price into the major coalition party, while acknowledging the Nationals may feel aggrieved by her defection. "If she's been accepted into the Liberal party room, any of us can put our hands up as deputy leader, and I think the party room will decide that," Senator Sharma told Sky News. On whether Senator Nampijinpa Price had the potential to be a future Liberal leader, he said she would need to be shift to the lower house to pursue that career trajectory. Not all Liberal MPs support Mr Taylor and Senator Nampijinpa Price for the party's top jobs. Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. Colleagues have criticised Mr Taylor for failing to present detailed economic policy as shadow treasurer during the election campaign. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been accused of stoking culture wars, highlighted by her comment to "make Australia great again" during the campaign, evoking US President Donald Trump's rhetoric. The Nationals also face a leadership skirmish after Senator Matt Canavan threw his hat in the ring to spill incumbent David Littleproud from the top role. Contenders for Liberal Party leadership positions have joined forces with the promise of fighting to rebuild and "come back strong" after the devastating election loss. Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has formally announced she will be running as deputy Liberal leader after jumping ship from the Nationals. She has joined forces with Liberal leadership challenger Angus Taylor, promising to build back stronger after the coalition's thumping loss at the May 3 polls. Deputy leader Sussan Ley has also announced her candidacy for the party's leadership, with a partyroom vote due on Tuesday. "I think we're in a really good position to come back from this and come back strong," Senator Nampijinpa Price said in a video posted on social media alongside Mr Taylor. "I think we have such passion for this country, for our party and for our coalition as a whole. "That's what I think Australians need to understand, that we're a team that's prepared to get out and fight." Mr Taylor has praised Senator Nampijinpa Price as someone of "great warmth, conviction and authenticity" and believes she will be a great asset to the party as it rebuilds. "We've got to regroup, rebuild and get back into the fight," he said. Liberal senator Dave Sharma welcomed Senator Nampijinpa Price into the major coalition party, while acknowledging the Nationals may feel aggrieved by her defection. "If she's been accepted into the Liberal party room, any of us can put our hands up as deputy leader, and I think the party room will decide that," Senator Sharma told Sky News. On whether Senator Nampijinpa Price had the potential to be a future Liberal leader, he said she would need to be shift to the lower house to pursue that career trajectory. Not all Liberal MPs support Mr Taylor and Senator Nampijinpa Price for the party's top jobs. Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. Colleagues have criticised Mr Taylor for failing to present detailed economic policy as shadow treasurer during the election campaign. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been accused of stoking culture wars, highlighted by her comment to "make Australia great again" during the campaign, evoking US President Donald Trump's rhetoric. The Nationals also face a leadership skirmish after Senator Matt Canavan threw his hat in the ring to spill incumbent David Littleproud from the top role. Contenders for Liberal Party leadership positions have joined forces with the promise of fighting to rebuild and "come back strong" after the devastating election loss. Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has formally announced she will be running as deputy Liberal leader after jumping ship from the Nationals. She has joined forces with Liberal leadership challenger Angus Taylor, promising to build back stronger after the coalition's thumping loss at the May 3 polls. Deputy leader Sussan Ley has also announced her candidacy for the party's leadership, with a partyroom vote due on Tuesday. "I think we're in a really good position to come back from this and come back strong," Senator Nampijinpa Price said in a video posted on social media alongside Mr Taylor. "I think we have such passion for this country, for our party and for our coalition as a whole. "That's what I think Australians need to understand, that we're a team that's prepared to get out and fight." Mr Taylor has praised Senator Nampijinpa Price as someone of "great warmth, conviction and authenticity" and believes she will be a great asset to the party as it rebuilds. "We've got to regroup, rebuild and get back into the fight," he said. Liberal senator Dave Sharma welcomed Senator Nampijinpa Price into the major coalition party, while acknowledging the Nationals may feel aggrieved by her defection. "If she's been accepted into the Liberal party room, any of us can put our hands up as deputy leader, and I think the party room will decide that," Senator Sharma told Sky News. On whether Senator Nampijinpa Price had the potential to be a future Liberal leader, he said she would need to be shift to the lower house to pursue that career trajectory. Not all Liberal MPs support Mr Taylor and Senator Nampijinpa Price for the party's top jobs. Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. Colleagues have criticised Mr Taylor for failing to present detailed economic policy as shadow treasurer during the election campaign. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been accused of stoking culture wars, highlighted by her comment to "make Australia great again" during the campaign, evoking US President Donald Trump's rhetoric. The Nationals also face a leadership skirmish after Senator Matt Canavan threw his hat in the ring to spill incumbent David Littleproud from the top role. Contenders for Liberal Party leadership positions have joined forces with the promise of fighting to rebuild and "come back strong" after the devastating election loss. Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has formally announced she will be running as deputy Liberal leader after jumping ship from the Nationals. She has joined forces with Liberal leadership challenger Angus Taylor, promising to build back stronger after the coalition's thumping loss at the May 3 polls. Deputy leader Sussan Ley has also announced her candidacy for the party's leadership, with a partyroom vote due on Tuesday. "I think we're in a really good position to come back from this and come back strong," Senator Nampijinpa Price said in a video posted on social media alongside Mr Taylor. "I think we have such passion for this country, for our party and for our coalition as a whole. "That's what I think Australians need to understand, that we're a team that's prepared to get out and fight." Mr Taylor has praised Senator Nampijinpa Price as someone of "great warmth, conviction and authenticity" and believes she will be a great asset to the party as it rebuilds. "We've got to regroup, rebuild and get back into the fight," he said. Liberal senator Dave Sharma welcomed Senator Nampijinpa Price into the major coalition party, while acknowledging the Nationals may feel aggrieved by her defection. "If she's been accepted into the Liberal party room, any of us can put our hands up as deputy leader, and I think the party room will decide that," Senator Sharma told Sky News. On whether Senator Nampijinpa Price had the potential to be a future Liberal leader, he said she would need to be shift to the lower house to pursue that career trajectory. Not all Liberal MPs support Mr Taylor and Senator Nampijinpa Price for the party's top jobs. Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. Colleagues have criticised Mr Taylor for failing to present detailed economic policy as shadow treasurer during the election campaign. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been accused of stoking culture wars, highlighted by her comment to "make Australia great again" during the campaign, evoking US President Donald Trump's rhetoric. The Nationals also face a leadership skirmish after Senator Matt Canavan threw his hat in the ring to spill incumbent David Littleproud from the top role.
Perth Now
11-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Leadership challengers join forces to rebuild Liberals
Contenders for Liberal Party leadership positions have joined forces with the promise of fighting to rebuild and "come back strong" after the devastating election loss. Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has formally announced she will be running as deputy Liberal leader after jumping ship from the Nationals. She has joined forces with Liberal leadership challenger Angus Taylor, promising to build back stronger after the coalition's thumping loss at the May 3 polls. Deputy leader Sussan Ley has also announced her candidacy for the party's leadership, with a partyroom vote due on Tuesday. "I think we're in a really good position to come back from this and come back strong," Senator Nampijinpa Price said in a video posted on social media alongside Mr Taylor. "I think we have such passion for this country, for our party and for our coalition as a whole. "That's what I think Australians need to understand, that we're a team that's prepared to get out and fight." Mr Taylor has praised Senator Nampijinpa Price as someone of "great warmth, conviction and authenticity" and believes she will be a great asset to the party as it rebuilds. "We've got to regroup, rebuild and get back into the fight," he said. Liberal senator Dave Sharma welcomed Senator Nampijinpa Price into the major coalition party, while acknowledging the Nationals may feel aggrieved by her defection. "If she's been accepted into the Liberal party room, any of us can put our hands up as deputy leader, and I think the party room will decide that," Senator Sharma told Sky News. On whether Senator Nampijinpa Price had the potential to be a future Liberal leader, he said she would need to be shift to the lower house to pursue that career trajectory. Not all Liberal MPs support Mr Taylor and Senator Nampijinpa Price for the party's top jobs. Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. Colleagues have criticised Mr Taylor for failing to present detailed economic policy as shadow treasurer during the election campaign. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been accused of stoking culture wars, highlighted by her comment to "make Australia great again" during the campaign, evoking US President Donald Trump's rhetoric. The Nationals also face a leadership skirmish after Senator Matt Canavan threw his hat in the ring to spill incumbent David Littleproud from the top role.
The Advertiser
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Regaining trust: duel to decide future Liberal leader
The Liberals face a factional tussle over party leadership after their thumping federal election defeat. Deputy leader Sussan Ley confirmed her candidacy on Friday morning, and was soon followed by shadow treasurer Angus Taylor. "Many Australians, including women and younger Australians, feel neglected by the Liberal Party," Ms Ley said in a statement. "We must rebuild trust with all sections of Australian society. "My election as leader of the Liberal Party would send a very strong signal that we understand things need to be done differently." Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. After much speculation, Mr Taylor also announced his candidacy for the leadership, promising to rebuild the party around its core values such as sound economic management and aspiration. "I will provide leadership that unites our party, that puts our cause above sectional interests and that reaches beyond our base and earns the trust of the voters that we've lost," he said in a statement. Frontbencher Dan Tehan, who holds the rural seat of Wannon in Victoria's west, ruled himself out of the Liberal leadership race. The leadership battle threatens to blow apart the coalition following the high-profile defection of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who has jumped ship from the Nationals to the Liberals. She is expected to run as Mr Taylor's deputy. Senator Nampijinpa Price said she did not made the decision lightly and wants to help rebuild the Liberal Party after its worst loss in history. Senior Nationals are furious, accusing the Northern Territory senator of lacking loyalty and putting her ambitions above the party. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie directed her anger at the Liberals, accusing them of actively recruiting Senator Nampijinpa Price. "That is not the behaviour of trusted partners," she told Sky News. Former prime minister Tony Abbott supported the move, with Senator Nampijinpa Price saying "extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures" after hitting the phones to test the waters. But some in the Liberals are also angered by the move, worried the senator could help drag the party further to the right. Senator Nampijinpa Price gained a national profile after becoming a leading 'no' campaigner in the Indigenous voice referendum. She urged supporters to "make Australia great again" during the election campaign, echoing Donald Trump's slogan just as the Liberals were trying to distance themselves from the US president. Senator Nampijinpa Price has previously called for abortion to be made a federal issue, drawing a swift rebuke. She entered parliament in 2022 and faces election every three years. Critics warn switching parties could harm Senator Nampijinpa Price's pre-selection chances in 2028. The Liberals face a factional tussle over party leadership after their thumping federal election defeat. Deputy leader Sussan Ley confirmed her candidacy on Friday morning, and was soon followed by shadow treasurer Angus Taylor. "Many Australians, including women and younger Australians, feel neglected by the Liberal Party," Ms Ley said in a statement. "We must rebuild trust with all sections of Australian society. "My election as leader of the Liberal Party would send a very strong signal that we understand things need to be done differently." Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. After much speculation, Mr Taylor also announced his candidacy for the leadership, promising to rebuild the party around its core values such as sound economic management and aspiration. "I will provide leadership that unites our party, that puts our cause above sectional interests and that reaches beyond our base and earns the trust of the voters that we've lost," he said in a statement. Frontbencher Dan Tehan, who holds the rural seat of Wannon in Victoria's west, ruled himself out of the Liberal leadership race. The leadership battle threatens to blow apart the coalition following the high-profile defection of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who has jumped ship from the Nationals to the Liberals. She is expected to run as Mr Taylor's deputy. Senator Nampijinpa Price said she did not made the decision lightly and wants to help rebuild the Liberal Party after its worst loss in history. Senior Nationals are furious, accusing the Northern Territory senator of lacking loyalty and putting her ambitions above the party. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie directed her anger at the Liberals, accusing them of actively recruiting Senator Nampijinpa Price. "That is not the behaviour of trusted partners," she told Sky News. Former prime minister Tony Abbott supported the move, with Senator Nampijinpa Price saying "extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures" after hitting the phones to test the waters. But some in the Liberals are also angered by the move, worried the senator could help drag the party further to the right. Senator Nampijinpa Price gained a national profile after becoming a leading 'no' campaigner in the Indigenous voice referendum. She urged supporters to "make Australia great again" during the election campaign, echoing Donald Trump's slogan just as the Liberals were trying to distance themselves from the US president. Senator Nampijinpa Price has previously called for abortion to be made a federal issue, drawing a swift rebuke. She entered parliament in 2022 and faces election every three years. Critics warn switching parties could harm Senator Nampijinpa Price's pre-selection chances in 2028. The Liberals face a factional tussle over party leadership after their thumping federal election defeat. Deputy leader Sussan Ley confirmed her candidacy on Friday morning, and was soon followed by shadow treasurer Angus Taylor. "Many Australians, including women and younger Australians, feel neglected by the Liberal Party," Ms Ley said in a statement. "We must rebuild trust with all sections of Australian society. "My election as leader of the Liberal Party would send a very strong signal that we understand things need to be done differently." Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. After much speculation, Mr Taylor also announced his candidacy for the leadership, promising to rebuild the party around its core values such as sound economic management and aspiration. "I will provide leadership that unites our party, that puts our cause above sectional interests and that reaches beyond our base and earns the trust of the voters that we've lost," he said in a statement. Frontbencher Dan Tehan, who holds the rural seat of Wannon in Victoria's west, ruled himself out of the Liberal leadership race. The leadership battle threatens to blow apart the coalition following the high-profile defection of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who has jumped ship from the Nationals to the Liberals. She is expected to run as Mr Taylor's deputy. Senator Nampijinpa Price said she did not made the decision lightly and wants to help rebuild the Liberal Party after its worst loss in history. Senior Nationals are furious, accusing the Northern Territory senator of lacking loyalty and putting her ambitions above the party. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie directed her anger at the Liberals, accusing them of actively recruiting Senator Nampijinpa Price. "That is not the behaviour of trusted partners," she told Sky News. Former prime minister Tony Abbott supported the move, with Senator Nampijinpa Price saying "extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures" after hitting the phones to test the waters. But some in the Liberals are also angered by the move, worried the senator could help drag the party further to the right. Senator Nampijinpa Price gained a national profile after becoming a leading 'no' campaigner in the Indigenous voice referendum. She urged supporters to "make Australia great again" during the election campaign, echoing Donald Trump's slogan just as the Liberals were trying to distance themselves from the US president. Senator Nampijinpa Price has previously called for abortion to be made a federal issue, drawing a swift rebuke. She entered parliament in 2022 and faces election every three years. Critics warn switching parties could harm Senator Nampijinpa Price's pre-selection chances in 2028. The Liberals face a factional tussle over party leadership after their thumping federal election defeat. Deputy leader Sussan Ley confirmed her candidacy on Friday morning, and was soon followed by shadow treasurer Angus Taylor. "Many Australians, including women and younger Australians, feel neglected by the Liberal Party," Ms Ley said in a statement. "We must rebuild trust with all sections of Australian society. "My election as leader of the Liberal Party would send a very strong signal that we understand things need to be done differently." Ms Ley has the support of the party's moderates, with some believing a woman at the helm will help repair the party's negative image among female voters. After much speculation, Mr Taylor also announced his candidacy for the leadership, promising to rebuild the party around its core values such as sound economic management and aspiration. "I will provide leadership that unites our party, that puts our cause above sectional interests and that reaches beyond our base and earns the trust of the voters that we've lost," he said in a statement. Frontbencher Dan Tehan, who holds the rural seat of Wannon in Victoria's west, ruled himself out of the Liberal leadership race. The leadership battle threatens to blow apart the coalition following the high-profile defection of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who has jumped ship from the Nationals to the Liberals. She is expected to run as Mr Taylor's deputy. Senator Nampijinpa Price said she did not made the decision lightly and wants to help rebuild the Liberal Party after its worst loss in history. Senior Nationals are furious, accusing the Northern Territory senator of lacking loyalty and putting her ambitions above the party. Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie directed her anger at the Liberals, accusing them of actively recruiting Senator Nampijinpa Price. "That is not the behaviour of trusted partners," she told Sky News. Former prime minister Tony Abbott supported the move, with Senator Nampijinpa Price saying "extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures" after hitting the phones to test the waters. But some in the Liberals are also angered by the move, worried the senator could help drag the party further to the right. Senator Nampijinpa Price gained a national profile after becoming a leading 'no' campaigner in the Indigenous voice referendum. She urged supporters to "make Australia great again" during the election campaign, echoing Donald Trump's slogan just as the Liberals were trying to distance themselves from the US president. Senator Nampijinpa Price has previously called for abortion to be made a federal issue, drawing a swift rebuke. She entered parliament in 2022 and faces election every three years. Critics warn switching parties could harm Senator Nampijinpa Price's pre-selection chances in 2028.
ABC News
04-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Lingiari vote count shows Coalition plans failed to inspire the remote NT
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's "Make America Great Again" Donald Trump cap But it wasn't the cap that swayed voters away from the Coalition in the Northern Territory, where Senator Nampijinpa Price was its sole representative re-elected last night. Election essentials: Labor regained the territory's two lower house seats of Solomon and Lingiari. Photo shows Solomon Labor MP smiling in front of a crowd of supports, inside a room. Labor has won the NT seats of Lingiari and Solomon, holding off a challenge from the Country Liberal Party. The Country Liberal Party (CLP) — an NT arm of the Coalition — came close in Solomon, but fell short. So, what happened? Where was the disconnect for the conservatives? Aside from the national trend towards Labor, voters in the territory were offered two very different pathways by Labor and the CLP about how to fix the immense social problems the NT is currently facing. Its high crime rates, its overpopulated prison system, its overloaded health system, its overcrowded remote community housing and its dismal remote education outcomes. Peter Dutton was a frequent visitor to the NT during the election campaign. ( ABC News: Ian Cutmore ) On Senator Nampijinpa Price's side, the Coalition's key promises for the NT Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, a former police officer himself, made it clear any government he led would be on the same page as the current NT CLP government, or at least, that A CLP election corflute showing the party's Solomon candidate, Lisa Bayliss, side-by-side with Lia Finocchiaro. ( ABC News: Michael Donnelly ) That is, plans centred on protecting society by keeping serious lawbreakers off the streets and focusing on longer-term solutions later. The Coalition hooked themselves so closely to the NT government's plans that its territory candidates even appeared next to the NT chief minister, Lia Finocchiaro, on election corflutes. Labor, on the other hand, took an alternative route, promising huge funding boosts to Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy spent much of the election campaign in the remote NT, flanked by returning Lingiari MP Marion Scrymgour, talking up their policies for As it turns out, residents in Lingiari supported Labor at the ballot box and increased the margin for Ms Scrymgour. Marion Scrymgour has significantly extended Labor's previously slim margin in Lingiari. ( ABC News: Xavier Martin ) At the latest first preference count, Ms Scrymgour had defeated the Coalition's Lingiari candidate Lisa Siebert by more than 5,000 votes, and extended the seat's margin to more than 6 per cent for Labor. "It is about having relationships, it's about having honest conversations with our mob," Ms Scrymgour said in Alice Springs on election night. "And it's about sitting down and rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work. "So, they chose Labor — they want us to do the right thing for them." Labor's Luke Gosling and Malarndirri McCarthy celebrating with supporters at the party's election night event in Darwin. ( ABC News: David O'Shea ) In Solomon, the CLP's promises around crime did seem to gain traction, with the party's candidate Lisa Bayliss receiving more first preferences than Labor. But ultimately it wasn't enough to get her over the line. Read more about the federal election: Want even more? Here's where you can find all our 2025 Catch the latest interviews and in-depth coverage on Allegations of remote booth misbehaviour The vote in Lingiari has also raised some significant allegations. The remote NT can be out of sight, out of mind, and it can be difficult to gauge exactly what goes on at very remote polling places. Both Senator Nampijinpa Price and Ms Scrymgour have alleged serious wrongdoing by their opposing parties at bush NT voting booths during this election campaign — allegations not yet proven. Remote NT voters swung away from the Coalition and towards Labor. ( ABC News: Jane Bardon ) Ms Scrymgour has alleged that Aboriginal women in unspecified remote communities were targeted "by interstate volunteers for the Liberal Party". "Women didn't want to come to the polling booths, because they felt frightened and intimidated — men were standing over them," she said. Senator Nampijinpa Price on Saturday night urged the ABC to "send an investigative journalist out and watch what occurs at remote polling booths [by Labor]". "The AEC [Australian Electoral Commission] has been alerted to this over and over and do very little to deal with that situation," she said. The AEC said in a statement that it had 'visited around 500 remote communities throughout a two week period with many teams, complicated logistics and no reports that sound like what the senator is describing'. It also said it was checking to see if it had received a specific complaint from Ms Scrymgour. Labor now has a mandate in the bush Whatever the case, even if such allegations are proven, there weren't a huge number of people from remote NT communities changing their votes to instead back the Coalition. Photo shows An election sign of Wil Anderson in a neighbourhood with a dog urinating on it with Gruen Nation Election edition and iview. It's election season and politicians are trying to sell you the world. The team at Gruen isn't about to buy it. They're taking a big swing at the election, showing you how the democracy sausage is made, all the sizzle and none of the meat. The Coalition's policies, such as At least, not enough to flip Lingiari or Solomon. And as Senator McCarthy acknowledged on election night, Labor now has a chance to create real change, that produces actual results in communities. Malarndirri McCarthy says Labor has been "given a mandate" to find a "better way for all Australians". ( ABC News: Jayden O'Neill ) "We have been given a mandate tonight — to find and persevere through a better way for all Australians, especially the First Nations people of Australia," she said. Photo shows Split Jacinta Price Malcolm Turnbull Coalition senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price makes a Trumpian sartorial choice. After three years in government, Labor has already made significant promises, Senator Nampijinpa Price has criticised the media for putting so much focus on her MAGA hat, which she's said she wore as a Christmas "stunt" with her husband, and which was ripped from her personal Facebook feed. Now it must be hoped the same level of scrutiny given to that hat can be given to the remote NT, to make sure its federal representatives truly deliver the change they've promised for this term. Loading Having trouble seeing this form? Try
