Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam to quit politics in blow to struggling Coalition
Summary
Liberal senator Jonno Duniam from Tasmania will leave politics before the end of the year to spend more time with his family. His departure comes at a tough time for the Coalition, which is facing low popularity and pressure from the rising support for the One Nation party.Key Facts
- Jonno Duniam has been a senator since 2016 and has spent 25 years in politics.
- He is currently the shadow home affairs minister for the Liberal Party.
- Duniam plans to focus on family after many years of political work.
- He will help finish the Coalition’s immigration policy before leaving.
- The Coalition is struggling with very low popularity in recent polls.
- One Nation’s party has recently gained more support than both Labor and the Coalition.
- Some members of the Coalition suggested working with One Nation to defeat Labor, but the idea was rejected by party leaders.
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