George Christensen to retire at next election blaming ‘broken’ state of Australian politics
by Paul Karp from World news | The Guardian on (#5GXPF)
Even from the backbench the Nationals MP could prove a handful for the government due to his outspoken views on topics including abortion
The Nationals MP George Christensen has announced he will not contest the next election, in a shock decision he attributed to the broken" state of Australian politics and a desire to spend time with family.
Christensen revealed his intention to quit in a statement to the Courier Mail, since confirmed by Guardian Australia, arguing the time was right for him to give up representing the Mackay-based seat of Dawson.
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