Huston Quits Liberals Over Mining Policy

Nedlands MP Jonathan Huston has stunned the WA political scene by quitting the Liberal Party just over a year after his election, citing a major policy clash — particularly over mining royalties — that clashes with leader Basil Zempilas’s stance. The move, in a traditionally Liberal stronghold, threatens the party’s grip on the seat, which Huston holds by a razor-thin margin. His departure follows earlier tensions, including criticism of AUKUS and social media comments hinting at a possible One Nation move. Once a key Liberal spokesperson on deregulation and veterans, Huston’s exit leaves a void and raises questions about his next steps — and what this means for WA politics. 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/a1aa3edc2fa281df