Zali Steggall more likely to support Coalition in hung parliament if Scott Morrison dumped

Independent MP, who could hold balance of power, says she has grave concerns' over PM's leadership and influence of the Nationals

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Independent MP Zali Steggall has signalled she could be more likely to support the Coalition in the event of a hung parliament if Scott Morrison wasn't the leader.

Steggall - who could be in a king-making position post-election if the federal result in May is close - told the ABC on Thursday night she had grave concerns in relation to Scott Morrison's leadership".

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