Push for radical change to LNP leadership contests withdrawn at 11th hour
A push to change the LNP leadership election process was withdrawn on Friday during the party's annual conference in Brisbane. The proposal, which sought to allow grassroots members to vote for the party leader, was supported by Geoff Harrison and David Goodwin. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner urged the party to adapt or risk losing older voters to One Nation.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 08:57 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC
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