Duniam Steps Down as Coalition Struggles

Tasmanian Senator Jonno Duniam is stepping down from federal politics before year’s end, citing a need to prioritize family after 25 years in parliament — a move that comes at a critical moment for the Coalition, already reeling from record-low polls and potential loss of opposition status. Duniam, currently shadow home affairs minister, plans to wrap up key immigration work before leaving. While some within the Liberal party floated a risky alliance with One Nation to avoid head-to-head battles against Labor, leaders like Angus Taylor and James Paterson swiftly rejected it, calling it premature and damaging to the party’s brand — as the Coalition braces for a tough electoral battle. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9dd5d266a05bf97e