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While Stoker had lobbied delegates for the top spot, her placement is still likely to see her elected, the Coalition having secured at least three Queensland Senate spots at every federal election since 1998. Stoker, who was appointed assistant attorney general and assistant minister for women in a recent reshuffle, was seen as prime minister Scott Morrison’s preferred candidate. She has experienced a rapid rise to the ministry after replacing George Brandis in the Senate in 2018 through a casual vacancy. The vote for Stoker, who has been outspoken on issues such as religious discrimination...

by Peter Gleeson Premium Content Subscriber only Former LNP opposition leader Lawrence Springborg will run for the party presidency at the state convention in July, after weeks of speculation, "I can confirm I will be running for the party presidency,'' Mr Springborg said. "I intend to nominate at the state convention in July. David Crisafulli has a big job to do and as party president I want to help bring the two wings of the LNP back together. "That is the aim. Nothing more, nothing less.'' It is unclear if acting president Cynthia Hardy will run for ...

OPINION After years in the wilderness, the prodigal son, former premier Campbell Newman, has returned to the LNP fold. That is a smart move by the LNP state executive, and acting president Cynthia Hardy is obviously hoping it helps her starve off a likely challenge from Lawrence Springborg. But the horse has bolted on that. Newman's appointment to the state executive is a risk because Labor will use it to suggest the party is still stuck in the former premier's era, which didn't end well. But the new-look and resurgent LNP under Springborg will benefit greatly from Newman's capacity as ...

OPINION After years in the wilderness, the prodigal son, former premier Campbell Newman, has returned to the LNP fold. That is a smart move by the LNP state executive, and acting president Cynthia Hardy is obviously hoping it helps her starve off a likely challenge from Lawrence Springborg. But the horse has bolted on that. Newman's appointment to the state executive is a risk because Labor will use it to suggest the party is still stuck in the former premier's era, which didn't end well. But the new-look and resurgent LNP under Springborg will benefit greatly from Newman's capacity as ...

Politics by Hayden Johnson Premium Content Subscriber only Experienced campaigner James McGrath will lead the Liberal National Party's Queensland Senate campaign following a nailbiting backroom battle at the party's State Council. Senator McGrath defeated rising star Amanda Stoker on Saturday to win the top spot on the ticket following a closed-door vote by the party faithful. Predictions of a tight contest were incorrect, with Senator McGrath winning a staggering 212 votes to Senator Stoker's 101 - with three informal. Senator James McGrath arrives at t...