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July 6, 2018 17:19:34
The members of the Queensland LNP called time "Father of the Senate" Ian Macdonald and his colleague Barry O. Sullivan, depositing them first places on the ticket of the upper house of the party.
Pre-selection is still in progress This afternoon, in Brisbane, the two veterans are expected to be replaced by political newcomers.
Senator Macdonald's 28-year career will end in the next election, as will Senator O & # 39; Sullivan; who was appointed by the Queensland Parliament to the Senate seat vacated by Barnaby Joyce in 2014.
Executive and senior members of the National Liberal Party voted to replace Senator Macdonald in number one position with mining leader Paul Scarr ,
Businesswoman Susan McDonald defeated Senator O. Sullivan in second place
Senator Macdonald also lost an offer to survive through the difficult third place on the ballot, and instead won fourth place, which would be almost impossible for the LNP to win. 19659003] Brigadier Brad Carswell takes fifth place and Nicole Tobin sixth
In recent years, Senator Macdonald opposes the removal of free flights for former parliamentarians and wonders if there is enough of racism in Australia to demand the commissioner of racial discrimination. 19659003] Mr. Macdonald made no comment to reporters after the vote.
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Published
06 July 2018 16:41:16
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