They shouldn't be considering quitting the front bench. If their Liberal colleagues are happily trotting down to eat more policy chum out of the National party hands, then theres not really a Liberal party anymore. Let the conservative Liberals skip down the lane with their sheep herders; leave the Party; sit on the cross-bench; get friendly with the teals; Apologise to your electorate, then serve them well; and advocate for them for the rest of the term.

Its the only sane choice moderates have now, otherwise they're an absolute joke of a puppet faction.

[–] sola@aussie.zone 4 points 3 months ago

Instead of the word moderate use sane instead.... what a coincidence you did use sane.

I hope the liberal party do it and destroy the party. Just not looking forward to the media both siding the "debate" again like in the 2000's and bring back Malcolm Roberts into the spotlight. It really does feel humanity is cooked figuratively and literally.

[–] spiffmeister@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Tim Wilson

You mean this guy?

During Wilson's tenure as a policy director at the IPA, the group called for the closing of the Climate Change Authority, the ending of the Renewable Energy Target and defunding of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.

[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Yep, thats the guy. He says he's moderate, which as you highlight is interesting considering his background. He won last time by the skin of his teeth, he should be putting his money where his mouth is and his electorate should duly take note of his choices here.