Hastie rules out leaving Liberal Party, says he’ll contest next election
Andrew Hastie confirmed on Thursday he will contest the next election as a Liberal, rebuffing suggestions he might leave the party. Amid escalating online abuse and security threats following his testimony in a high-profile defamation case, Hastie reiterated his commitment to fighting One Nation's influence in his electorate. He emphasized the need for a united front against political challenges.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 01:45 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 01:50 UTC
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