Dumped Shadow Minister Says 'High-Performing Liberal Women' Overlooked

Paterson Admits Politics, Not Just Merit, Drove Liberal Reshuffle

Senator James Paterson has admitted that political considerations shaped the Liberal Party’s new Shadow Cabinet, prompting criticism and disappointment internally. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s announcement saw senior figures Jane Hume and Sarah Henderson dropped from key roles, raising concerns within party ranks. “Leaders have to balance states,” Paterson told the ABC, describing the process as “political” rather than purely merit-based. “I w…

Dumped senator vows to 'straighten tiara', move forward

The highest profile casualty of a new federal shadow cabinet is disappointed she was dumped from the leadership team but has vowed to fight on for the party.

Dumped shadow minister says 'high-performing Liberal women' overlooked

Former shadow ministers Sarah Henderson and Jane Hume were both left out of Sussan Ley's cabinet this week.

Australian National Review - Paterson Admits Politics, Not Just Merit, Drove Liberal Reshuffle

He addressed the exclusion of Jane Hume and Sarah Henderson from cabinet roles. Senator James Paterson has admitted that political considerations shaped the Liberal Party’s new Shadow Cabinet, prompting criticism and disappointment internally. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s announcement saw senior figures Jane Hume and Sarah Henderson dropped from key roles, raising concerns within party ranks. Source link The post Paterson Admits Politics, Not …

New shadow education minister selected, Sarah Henderson “disappointed” - Education Review

Former opposition education spokeswoman and senior Liberal party member Sarah Henderson has been replaced by Tasmanian senator Jonathon Duniam. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley announced her new shadow ministry on Wednesday afternoon, including the new opposition education spokesperson, Jonathon Duniam, who has been a Liberal Senator for Tasmania since 2016. Under former prime minister Scott Morrison, he was assistant minister for forestry and fishe…