Jun 14, 2026 – 9.50amThe embattled Coalition has taken another hit with the surprise resignation of one of its better shadow ministers, Tasmanian senator Jonathon Duniam.Duniam, 43, who has been in the Senate for 10 years, announced on Sunday he would pull the pin at the end of this year, making him the second Tasmanian Liberal senator to resign in three days.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Frontbencher Jonno Duniam to quit politics in blow for Liberal party
The widely respected home affairs spokesman is the second Tasmanian Liberal senator to quit in less than a week. He’ll leave politics by the end of the year.












