Grattan on Friday: Bitter struggle in Liberals for likely poisoned chalice, as Jacinta Price defects from Nationals

Liberal leadership fallout engulfs Nationals party room

The fallout from Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s defection from the Nationals to Liberals has thrown both coalition parties into chaos and made the contest for opposition leader murkier.

'Very disappointing': McCormack weighs in on Price's defection to Libs

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's defection to the Liberals has been branded a "very disappointing" move by Nationals MP for Riverina Michael McCormack.

Price Defends Switch to Liberals, Sidesteps Deputy Speculation

A day after her surprise defection from the Nationals to the Liberals, Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defended the move as a principled decision aimed at strengthening the Coalition—not a personal betrayal. Her switch drew criticism from Nationals Senator Matt Canavan, who said the decision undermined voter trust. “Jacinta Price’s decision to put her own ambition over the will of the voters is exactly why people are sick of …

'Why people are sick of politicians': Matt Canavan hits out at Jacinta Price's move to Liberal Party

Senator Jacinta Price has been branded a political opportunist for defecting to the Liberal Party by a senior Nationals politician .Price, the the Coalition's shadow Indigenous Australians minister, sent shockwaves through federal politics yesterday when she announced she was joining Liberal ranks as the party prepares to vote on its new leader.Nationals Senator Matt Canavan said on social media her defection was motivated by personal ambition…

Coalition crisis worsens as Canavan mounts challenge

Sussan Ley says the Liberal Party has let Australian women down and must change. Jacinta Price’s defection has pushed the Coalition close to civil war.

Bitter struggle in Liberals for likely poisoned chalice, as Jacinta Price defects from Nationals

Labor's win ousts Peter Dutton, sparks Liberals' leadership struggle. Greens face pivotal moment as both parties reassess future directions.