SENATOR THE HON JAMES MCGRATH

SENATOR FOR QUEENSLAND

RESIGNATION FROM SHADOW CABINET
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12 February 2026
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Today I resigned from Shadow Cabinet with the intention of voting for a spill of the Liberal Leadership.

While I realise this news won't please everyone, it is important that Australia has a strong and effective Opposition.

I have made this decision as I believe it is in the best interest of Queensland, Australia and theLiberal National Party.

I want to acknowledge the service of Sussan Ley as Leader of the Opposition, and I want to thank her for the privilege of serving in Shadow Cabinet.

Anthony Albanese is Australia's worst Prime Minister. 

Whether on Net Zero, immigration, violent Islamic extremism, cost of living or keeping Australians safe - Labor and Anthony Albanese have failed. 

We must take the fight to Labor and I have made this decision with that at the forefront.

Robert Menzies in the 1940s spoke and wrote about the forgotten people. We must find, nurture and grow the new forgotten people. 

ENDS

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