Gerard Rennick quits LNP and reveals plan to register ‘People First’ party

The Queensland senator was kicked off the Liberal National federal election ticket in July 2023Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGerard Rennick is planning to register a new political party after quitting the Liberal National party.The Queensland senator announced on Sunday that he was leaving the party to bring “bread and butter” issues into public debate in the lead-up to the next federal election, which is due by May 2025.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-08-25 23:14:03

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