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Female minister beaten in preselection

Phillip Coorey

Queensland Liberal National Party numbers man James McGrath has thrashed his fellow senator, Amanda Stoker, to win top spot on the party’s ticket for the next election.

The result is a rebuff for Scott Morrison and potentially shifts the leadership dynamic within the Nationals.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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