The opposition leader, #SussanLey, has accepted the #resignation of three #Nationals MPs over their decision to split with shadow cabinet on #Labor’s hate speech bill.
Bridget McKenzie, Ross Caddell and Susan McDonald will all move to the backbench after voting against the legislation on Tuesday night, the latest in a series of high profile departures under Ley and Nationals leader, David Littleproud.
Convention requires frontbenchers to vote in line with shadow cabinet’s decision or resign their role on the frontbench.
“Senator Bridget McKenzie, Senator Susan McDonald and Senator Ross Cadell have each offered their resignations from the Shadow Cabinet, as is appropriate, and I have accepted them,” Ley said in a statement.
“All three Senators have written to me confirming that they “remain ready to continue serving the Coalition in whatever capacity you consider appropriate …”
“I have asked each to continue serving in our Coalition team, across their various parliamentary and committee duties, but from outside the Shadow Cabinet.”
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