Jim Molan
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Factional politics
Dave Sharma’s shock preselection win secures Liberal Senate spot
The former Wentworth MP will re-enter politics as a federal senator after defeating former NSW transport minister Andrew Constance in a hotly contested ballot.
- by Michael McGowan
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Nine NSW Liberals and a former ACT senator walk into a preselection race
The process to replace former foreign affairs minister Marise Payne in the Senate has officially begun, with two former federal MPs attempting to revive their political careers.
- by Max Maddison
‘Cute li’l surprise’: Daniel Andrews’ staff describe the boss to a tea
More details have emerged about the premier’s surprise appearance at the media lock-up, as the treasurer ran the post-budget business gauntlet.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Factional politics
Leading No campaigner Warren Mundine urged to run for NSW Senate vacancy
The timing could prove awkward for Mundine, who is a leading campaigner against the referendum for the Indigenous Voice to parliament.
- by Anthony Galloway
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Political leadership
‘Serious women issue’: Leaked letter says Liberal woman should fill Molan vacancy
A veteran Liberal Party activist warns the party will appear misogynistic and hypocritical if it overlooks her in favour of installing a male senator.
- by Matthew Knott
Messy fight on cards for Molan’s Senate vacancy
Catholic Schools NSW boss Dallas McInerney is an early frontrunner to follow Jim Molan but Fiona Scott and Katherine Deves have also expressed interest.
- by Lisa Visentin, Paul Sakkal and Matthew Knott
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Senator Jim Molan dies, aged 72
The Liberal Party senator and former major general in the Australian Army has died after an almost two-year battle with cancer.
- by Paul Sakkal
Major-general, senator, pilot: Senator Jim Molan’s vast legacy
Molan carved a most distinguished career, at one stage commanding more troops than any Australian since World War II. On his count, he was involved in 15 attacks, including rocket-propelled grenades and mortars.
- by Malcolm Brown
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Political leadership
Senator’s grenade reveals growing anger within Liberals over preselections
Less than two hours after the federal budget was released, Concetta Fierravanti-Wells set off a political firestorm in the Senate.
- by David Crowe
Liberals finally choose candidates for some NSW preselections
The Liberal Party has finally chosen candidates to contest some federal preselections in NSW after long delays threatened the party’s ability to win key seats.
- by David Crowe
Erin Molan departs Nine Network to become Sky News presenter
Molan has been a sport reporter and presenter for the Nine Network since 2012 and was previously a co-host of The Footy Show.
- by Daniella White
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