Senator Duniam's Advice for the Liberal Party

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Topic: Liberals

Friday, 7 August 2026, at 5:20 am

Friday, 7 August 2026, at 8:02 am

Senator Jonathon Duniam says it's the right time to leave politics.

In short:

Outgoing Liberal senator Jonathon Duniam has given advice to his party.

Senator Duniam says the Liberal Party must show it can lead the country.

What's next?

The Liberal Party will choose a new senator on Saturday.

Senator Duniam says the party has a big challenge ahead.

Senator Duniam is leaving politics after 25 years.

He wants to spend more time with his family.

Senator Duniam will not run for state or local politics.

He has done enough in politics.

Senator Duniam will not run for state politics.

The party lost trust.

Senator Duniam talks about the party's challenges.

The party needs to focus on its plans.

It's time for Senator Duniam to prioritize his family.

The party needs new and exciting policies.

The party must show its plans are better than the government's.

Senator Duniam thinks Angus Taylor is the right leader.

A 'revolving door of leaders' is not the answer.

The party must communicate its message clearly.

Angus Taylor is the right person to lead the party.

The party's survival depends on good policies.

One Nation might become the opposition.

The party must sell itself as the better option.

One Nation cannot offer good policies.

Senator Duniam's advice is to focus on what the party offers.

One Nation is rising in the polls.

Reform is needed in politics.

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Ministers should have more time to think.

The public service is full of good people.

The party needs to present itself as mature.

Senator Duniam points to environmental reforms.

Some state assessments can be removed.

Aboriginal heritage can be assessed by the federal government.

The party is in a tough fight.

Senator Duniam might support Brad Stansfield.

One Nation might win seats in the state election.

Senator Duniam thinks Brad Stansfield will be a good senator.

Brad Stansfield has a manifesto for the party.

The party is in a fight for its life.

The 'orange wave' of One Nation is a threat.

Brad Stansfield has three key policies.

The policies include scrapping the social media ban and tax concessions.

Brad Stansfield promises not to make deals with One Nation.

Senator Duniam will stay in his role until later this year.

His departure will cause a reshuffle.

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