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Victorian Liberal MP Ryan Smith quits politics, triggering byelection
After 16 years in parliament, Warrandyte MP Ryan Smith says he has become increasingly uncomfortable with the “negative tone” of politics.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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‘The major problem is us’: Victorian Liberal president’s damning assessment after Aston loss
In an email to members Greg Mirabella said he had commissioned “detailed research” to better understand why Victorians think the party is unelectable after the devastating Aston byelection loss.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Byelection
It’s easy to catastrophise election outcomes. Here’s how good can come of bad
Politics has cycles. Things will ultimately get tough for Labor. But the more fit-for-purpose the Liberal Party is in the years ahead, the easier it will be to make that happen.
- by Simon Birmingham
Smashed in cities, Liberal MPs plot comeback with housing policy overhaul
Liberals from Australia’s capital cities have formed a group to consider ways to win back urban voters and avoid another Aston-sized swing.
- by Paul Sakkal and David Crowe