What Ex-LNP Senator Rennick Hopes to Achieve as an Independent

Published on August 28, 2024

Senator Gerard Rennick has exited the Liberal National Party (LNP), declaring a new chapter with the launch of his “People First” party to contest the next federal election. Rennick, who was moved out of a prime LNP spot off the Senate ticket by a narrow three-vote margin to party Treasurer Stuart Fraser, is now set to apply for official party status with the Australian Electoral Commission. Rennick’s platform is aimed at changing Australian family life. He hopes to raise the tax-free threshold from $18,200 to $40,000. His vision includes funnelling childcare support directly to families, scrapping subsidies for renewables, and putting an end to building on agricultural land....

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