Ian Goodenough ousted Liberal candidate in the preselection battle for his federal seat of Moore, leading to concerns of a potential party “civil war” as expressed by the Liberal MP himself.
Consideration of Independent Candidacy by Ian Goodenough
Following his recent vote, Ian Goodenough confirmed his commitment to fulfill his current term as a Liberal MP for Moore. However, he is contemplating the possibility of running as an independent candidate in the upcoming election.
Mr. Goodenough disclosed, “I had a conversation with federal opposition leader, Peter Dutton, during which I assured him of my intention not to rush into any decisions.”
He further stated, “I have yet to deliberate on this matter and will only arrive at a decision after thorough and deliberate consideration. At this point, I am keeping all options open.”
Ian Goodenough, ousted as the Liberal candidate for Moore, expressed openness to running as an independent following his preselection loss. Goodenough attributed the outcome to factional powerbrokers and internal party dynamics. He warned of potential internal strife spilling into the upcoming state election. Despite retaining his seat amidst the Liberal Party’s electoral setbacks, Goodenough claimed to have faced ongoing undermining from within the party, including incidents like leaked fabricated text messages to the media.
In contrast, Mr. Connelly, the newly selected candidate, refrained from commenting on Goodenough’s performance as the current Moore representative. He expressed gratitude for the strong support received from Liberal Party members. The official confirmation of Connelly’s candidacy is pending a meeting of the party’s state executive in the coming month.
Goodenough had held the traditionally secure Liberal seat in Moore since 2013. However, a significant swing towards Labor in the last federal election reduced his margin from 11.6% to a mere 0.7%. Moore encompasses Perth’s coastal northern regions, spanning from Carine to Kinross and Burns Beach, and extending eastward to Joondalup and Kingsley.
Support for Ian Goodenough during a Crucial Time
Earlier this week, Mr. Goodenough took to LinkedIn to rally for backing for Ian Goodenough ousted Liberal candidate, emphasizing the importance of standing by him during this critical period. This plea coincided with a news article shedding light on a heated factional dispute over the seat.
The competition for the position has garnered significant media scrutiny, underscoring the passionate support for both contenders in the race.
Ian Goodenough ousted Liberal candidate has served as the representative for the Moore seat for over ten years. According to Mr. Connelly’s supporters at the recent meeting, there were implications that Mr. Goodenough had fallen out of favor with his previous supporters.
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Ian Goodenough Ousted Liberal Candidate
Mr Goodenough was exposed as a member of “The Clan,” a group of MPs that included former federal finance minister Mathias Cormann and WA Upper House MPs Peter Collier and Nick Goiran. Leaked messages from the group revealed their tactics of legally manipulating party branches to promote their preferred candidates while also making derogatory remarks about Liberal women.
Despite the scandal, Mr Goodenough was still selected as the Liberal Party’s candidate for Moore in 2022, leading Mr Connelly to seek opportunities elsewhere to continue his political career. Mr Connelly then ran for the seat of Cowan in the 2022 Federal Election but was unsuccessful in his bid.
Subsequently, Mr Connelly was nominated as the Liberals’ candidate for the neighboring seat of Cowan, where he faced a defeat by the incumbent Labor MP Anne Aly, who significantly expanded her winning margin from 0.9 per cent to 10.8 per cent.
Prior to his political career, Mr Connelly served in the Army for nine years and later transitioned to various roles in the private sector. In late 2022, he assumed the role of CEO at RSLWA.
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Liberal Party’s New Candidate Selection Process
The recent contests in Cottesloe and Moore have served as a litmus test for the Liberal Party’s updated method of choosing candidates. This new approach aims to diminish the influence of powerbrokers in determining outcomes and instead empowers individual members.
Following the party’s drastic reduction to only two lower house seats during the 2021 state election, significant changes were implemented. A critical review highlighted instances of “unethical and underhand” behavior, along with the “corruption of the essential mechanisms” meant to uphold the party’s integrity.
