Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalWestern Australian MP Jonathan Huston has turned his back on the Liberal Party in a shock defection that will see him sit as an independent.Updated June 25, 2026 — 10:21pm,first published 10:18pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon9:38NRL Highlights: Eels v Rabbitohs - Round 17Video icon0:28Warner kicks goal of the game for SwansVideo icon0:24Tempers flare between reigning champs and SydneyVideo icon1:12Duncan streaks over as Eels player penalisedAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
WA Liberal Party in turmoil after shock defection
Western Australian MP Jonathan Huston has turned his back on the Liberal Party in a shock defection that will see him sit as an independent.
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