Overview

• The Shadow Home Affairs MP said the leadership made clear his post would not lead the Coalition’s immigration response or strategy.
• Andrew Hastie stated he could not remain silent on immigration and cited the convention that dissenting shadow ministers should move to the backbench.
• He informed Sussan Ley of his decision this morning, and she thanked him for his service and noted he did not raise policy matters on the call.
• Sussan Ley said she issued charter letters to shadow ministers three days ago after more than 50 one-on-one consultations, including with Hastie.
• Formal changes to the shadow ministry will be announced shortly as the Liberal Party continues a policy review that so far only commits to lowering permanent and net migration.