Recently ousted Liberal candidate Theo Zographos is pushing for a local pre-selection in the Melbourne seat of Chisholm, citing “angry” branch members who may struggle to campaign for former MP Katie Allen.
According to Sky News Australia, Zographos expressed his desire to secure Dr Allen’s backing for a plebiscite pre-selection in a letter to Liberal members in the eastern suburbs. This process would involve a vote among local members and party officials to determine the endorsed candidate.
In an email, Zographos noted the local “anger” surrounding the decision to endorse Dr Allen, particularly following the conclusion of her campaign in the nearby Higgins seat due to changes in electoral boundaries.
“Unfortunately it is clear that the anger from Party members has not gone away since the unprecedented decision on September 8,” Zographos wrote.
“There is also an overwhelming sense of disbelief that if this could happen to me, someone with 20 years distinguished service to the Liberal Party, it could happen to anyone. It should not happen to anyone ever again.”
Source: SkyNews.
