Tag: James Newbury


  • Victoria opposition reshuffle renews leadership tensions

    Victoria opposition reshuffle renews leadership tensions

    Victoria’s Opposition Shake-Up Sparks Leadership Tensions The Victorian opposition is facing a high-stakes reshuffle as Leader Brad Battin moves to refresh his front bench, reshaping the party’s leadership dynamics ahead of next year’s election. In a move that signals potential long-term strategy, three MPs have entered the shadow cabinet and one key player has been…

  • Battin reshuffle tightens leadership tensions in Victorian Opposition

    Battin reshuffle tightens leadership tensions in Victorian Opposition

    High-risk reshuffle signals battensled leadership strategy Victoria’s Liberal opposition leader Brad Battin has unveiled a high-risk reshuffle of his front bench, moving three MPs into shadow cabinet roles and jettisoning James Newbury from his treasury portfolio. The aim, Battin argues, is to refresh the party’s economic message ahead of next year’s election. Yet the changes…

  • State opposition reshuffle renews leadership tensions

    State opposition reshuffle renews leadership tensions

    Victoria Liberal reshuffle signals a high-stakes leadership moment Victoria’s Liberal Opposition leader Brad Battin has unveiled a high-risk front bench reshuffle, reshaping the party’s leadership dynamics just months before the next state election. The changes, designed to refresh the party’s economic and policy narrative, depose a long-serving frontbench member and elevate a rising rival, have…