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Council & Politics
13 February, 2026
Tehan resigns from front bench, runs for deputy
THE Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is one on many Liberals who resigned from Shadow Cabinet yesterday ahead of a leadership spill this morning. A statement was issued by Mr Tehan which said; "This afternoon I tendered my resignation as Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction and Acting Shadow Minister for Resources and Northen Australia. Tomorrow I will nominate for the position of Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party. This is not a decision I have taken lightly. If I am successful, there are four priorities I will make my focus. We need to immediately unify, hold this dreadful Albanese Labor Government to account, develop a policy manifesto true to our values and make us match fit to win elections." A vote on the Liberal Leadership will take place this morning where Angus Taylor is tipped to defeat the Liberals first female leader Sussan Ley.
Wannon MP Dan Tehan hopes to become the new Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party.
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