Federal Liberal MP Alex Hawke facing possible expulsion at NSW State Council

A key federal Liberal MP could be expelled from one of his own party’s state councils as a branch prepares a motion to have him kicked out.

Federal Liberal MP Alex Hawke could face expulsion from NSW Liberals State Council as members of the party’s right wing faction prepare to table a motion at this weekend’s meeting.

Mr Hawke, the current member for Mitchell and former minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs in the Morrison government, could be booted from the party if the motion is successful.

It’s understood at least one branch of the NSW Liberals is preparing a motion to have Mr Hawke expelled.

A branch of the NSW Liberals State Council is preparing a motion to have federal MP Alex Hawke (pictured) booted from the party. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Mr Hawke with former prime minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives in November 2022. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Sky News Australia reports another motion is also being considered to allow the party to reopen preselection in the seat of Bradfield – currently held by former communications minister Paul Fletcher.

The motion, from the Roseville branch of the NSW Liberals, calls for the state council to overrule a decision from the party’s state executive to reject an appeal application by candidate Paul Nettelbeck over preselection for the seat.

Mr Hawke has faced similar factional revolt before after the Artarmon branch of the Liberal Party called for his expulsion in July last year.

Last year, ousted Wentworth MP Dave Sharma made a surprise return to federal politics after claiming the Senate spot left by the retirement of Marise Payne.

Former Wentworth Liberal MP Dave Sharma was recently catapulted back into federal politics after securing a Senate spot vacated by Marise Payne last year. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett POOL via NCA NewsWire

Last year, ousted Wentworth MP Dave Sharma made a surprise return to federal politics after claiming the Senate spot left by the retirement of Marise PayneMr Sharma beat out front runner, former NSW transport minister Andrew Constance, 295 to 206, with hard-right hopeful, Zed Seselja, coming in third.

He was able to earn support from Alex Hawke’s centre-right faction, while the conservative candidates were split between backing Jess Colins, Monia Tudehope, and Mr Seslja.

Originally published as Federal Liberal MP Alex Hawke facing possible expulsion at NSW State Council