Dutton prevails in NSW Liberal Party takeover bid
Tom McIlroyPolitical correspondent
Former prime minister John Howard has strongly endorsed the takeover of the NSW Liberal division, saying it was necessary to defeat the Albanese government at the next election.
Mr Howard spoke after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton prevailed in his takeover attempt, blocking efforts by Sydney moderates to influence the administration process.
Loading...
Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review's political correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
Subscribe to gift this article
Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.
Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber?
Introducing your Newsfeed
Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.
Find out moreRead More
Latest In Federal
Fetching latest articles