Liberal MP Ian Goodenough has warned of a party "civil war" after losing a preselection contest for his federal seat of Moore to former Army officer Vince Connelly.
He is the second incumbent MP the WA Liberals have ousted, coming a week after former party leaderDavid Honey was replaced in the WA seat of Cottesloe by Property Council boss Sandra Brewer.
Liberal Party members met today to choose their candidate for Moore ahead of the next federal election, which could be held within months of the March 2025 state poll.
The ABC understands Mr Connelly won by a landslide, with 137 votes in his favour to Mr Goodenough's 39.
Independent tilt possible
Speaking after the vote, Mr Goodenough said he would serve the remainder of his term as a Liberal MP for Moore, but was considering whether or not to contest the next election as an independent.
ABC LINKwhat was this man in parliament for? did he ever do anything? wasn't he just an expensive number to the Party?
is anyone from his electorate that can say a word about him?
and does anyone know much about the new guy? he's very popular it seems.
