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Centrist Faction Centrists | |
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| Abbreviation | C[citation needed] |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre |
| Colours | Blue |
| House of Representatives | 6 / 40 (2023 seats)[1] |
| Senate | 4 / 24 (2024 seats)[1] |
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| Liberalism in Australia |
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The Centrists,[a] are a faction of the Liberal Party of Australia. Ideologically, the faction falls between the Moderates and the National Right.[1]
Political position
[edit]The faction has been described as being on the centre of the political spectrum.[citation needed]
They compete with the Liberal Party's other three major factions: The National Right/Hard Right, the Moderates, and the Centre Right.[citation needed]
History
[edit]The Centrist faction emerged and gained prominence following internal realignments within the Liberal Party after the 2022 federal election, consisting of former Moderate and Centre Right MPs, particularly from Victoria.[citation needed]
Members
[edit]| Position | Member | House | Electorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship | Dan Tehan[1] | House | Wannon |
| Shadow Minister for Sport, Health and Aged Care Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate |
Anne Ruston[1] | Senate | South Australia |
| Shadow Minister for Community Safety, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs | Jason Wood[1] | House | La Trobe |
| Opposition Whip | Melissa Price[1] | House | Durack |
| Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence | Kerrynne Liddle[1] | Senate | South Australia |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Engagement | Paul Scarr[1] | Senate | Queensland |
| Deputy President of the Senate | Andrew McLachlan[1] | Senate | South Australia |
| Keith Wolahan[1] | House | Menzies | |
| Zoe McKenzie[1] | House | Flinders | |
| Aaron Violi[1] | House | Casey | |
| Linda Reynolds[1] | Senate | Western Australia |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Short for "Centrist Faction".[citation needed]
References
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