‘Not our friends’: Outgoing Liberal chief’s blunt One Nation warning
Andrew Hirst, the outgoing federal director of the Liberal Party, has issued a stark warning about the party's demographic challenges. In his final speech, he highlighted the need for the party to address its aging membership and the lack of young and female representation. Hirst also cautioned that the rise of One Nation reflects broader economic anxieties and a disconnect from the community.
- ▪Andrew Hirst warned that the Liberal Party faces a demographic crisis among young people and women.
- ▪He noted that over 55 percent of Liberal Party members are aged over 60, while only 10 percent are between 16 and 30.
- ▪Hirst emphasized that the rise of One Nation is linked to economic anxiety and a shift in voter loyalty.
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