Frustrated Liberal MPs are urging Peter Dutton to move to the political centre and refresh his shadow cabinet after the stunning byelection loss in Aston.
on Sunday and vowed to rebuild the party to make it competitive in the next federal election, but declined to outline how he would change his approach to improve the party’s performance.
“You’ve got ideological culture warriors who would rather we lose than make space for a diversity of views and that’s a problem ... the party is at a crossroads and needs to decide – it’s a choice between ideology and electability.”She said there was a strong case for fresh blood on the opposition frontbench because “we have to have a commitment to change and renewal”.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrated Labor’s victory alongside Doyle on Sunday morning, accusing Dutton of being too negative.Declaring that Australians have “conflict fatigue”, he told reporters: “After 10 years of being part of the problem, Peter Dutton now fails to be a part of the solution ... he’s become an observer of Australian politics rather than a participant”.
Keith Wolahan, who holds one of those seats - Menzies, said it was vital the Liberal Party start winning back seats in Melbourne given it was set to become the nation’s most populous city. While praising defeated Liberal candidate Roshena Campbell as “outstanding”, Wood said there were concerns within the local branches about parachuting her into the seat given she lived in Brunswick, 45 kilometres away from Aston.
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