Jacinta Nampijinpa Price in the Senate at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 16 October 2023.
Share this @internewscast.com
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s unexpected decision to switch from the Nationals to pursue a deputy Liberal leader role did not succeed, as she ended up not competing for the position.

Although Price had expressed intentions to run for deputy alongside Angus Taylor’s ambition to become Liberal leader, the Northern Territory senator did not officially put her name forward at this morning’s party meeting.

Instead, Ted O’Brien ran against surprise candidate Phil Thompson, with the former comfortably winning the vote 38-16.

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price in the Senate at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 16 October 2023.
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price didn’t officially run for deputy Liberal leader due to Angus Taylor’s defeat to Sussan Ley. (Alex Ellinghausen)

“I intended to contest the role of deputy leader on a ticket with Angus Taylor. However, after the decision regarding the leadership of the Liberal Party, I opted not to pursue the deputy leader role,” Price stated.

“I acknowledge my recent arrival in the party and appreciate that our party allowed me to consider stepping up for the potential deputy leader position in these circumstances.”

Price’s decision to leave the Nationals party room less than a week after the election ruffled feathers in the junior Coalition partner, with leader David Littleproud yesterday saying the decision was disappointing, and Matt Canavan going much further in his criticism.

“Jacinta Price’s decision to put her own ambition over the will of the voters is exactly why people are sick of politicians,” the Queensland senator said.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton at a press conference with Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley.
Angus Taylor (left) was defeated by Sussan Ley in the vote to decide Peter Dutton’s replacement. (Rhett Wyman/SMH)

Today, Price congratulated Ley and O’Brien on their election, although admitted she was disappointed Taylor was not chosen to lead her new party.

“So while the outcome today is not the one that I would have wanted, it in no way lessens my commitment to the Liberal Party and the broader Coalition,” she said.

“Nor does the outcome lessen my resolve to rebuild and strengthen the Liberal Party.

“If the Coalition is to offer hope and a way forward for our nation, unity must prevail more within us now more than ever.

“That is why I will work with Sussan Ley and Ted O’Brien to ensure the Coalition is a formidable opposition to the Albanese Labor government, and presents a compelling alternative to the Australian public at the next election.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Tammy Hembrow (right) is doing her best to rebuild her confidence as she faces a divorce

Tammy Hembrow Shines in a New Zealand Photo Shoot After Split and Weight Loss Transformation

Tammy Hembrow is doing her best to rebuild her confidence as she faces…
Pedestrians walk past e-bikes near the NSW State Library in Sydney.

“Prioritizing Safety: Urgent Need for E-Bike Regulations”

Cycling and walking advocates have backed calls for “urgent” action on shared…

Australian Home Prices Reach New Heights Due to Lower Interest Rates and Limited Supply

Strong buyer demand and fewer listings have pushed home prices to record…

RUNIT: A New Collision Sport Sparks Concerns Over Concussions

A video posted online showcases medics assisting a man who was swiftly…
Sarah Waters

New Cancer Screening Program Launches Today, Aiming to Save Thousands of Lives

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia, but…
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are fighting again

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are clashing once more

The truce between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump didn’t even…
Donald Trump says a buyer for TikTok may be finalised soon.

Trump Claims to Have a TikTok Buyer: Meet the Potential Buyers Competing for the App

After months of speculation and multiple bids from would-be American buyers, TikTok…

Police Oversight to Review Arrest Incident Involving Ex-Greens Candidate Hannah Thomas

A state police watchdog will oversee a probe into a violent arrest…

Israel to Investigate Strike on Gaza Beach Cafe Resulting in 24 Palestinian Deaths

The Israeli army said Tuesday that it launched a review into a…
Shark bite Cabarita

Shark Spotted at Beach Near Cabarita Days After Teen Attack

A teenager, aged 16, was bitten on their leg, bicep, and wrist.…

Why More Than 33% of This Country’s Population Wishes to Relocate to Australia

Over a third of Tuvalu’s population is keen on securing an Australian…
Energy bill stock photo

Four million homes face electricity price hike today

More than 215,000 Australians, struggling to manage their electricity bills, might experience…