Andrew Laming blocked from recontesting next election after backflip on pledge to quit politics

Queensland MP had vowed to retire from parliament after it was alleged he had harassed women online and taken an inappropriate photo

The Liberal National party in Queensland has blocked Andrew Laming from recontesting his seat at the next federal election after he backflipped on his decision to quit parliament.

Laming faced the state executive on Monday night after he met with the party's applicant review committee earlier in the day. The ARC decided not to endorse him for preselection and the state executive accepted that recommendation.