Liberal Senator Duniam exits parliament by end of 2026, straining Coalition's comeback

Jonno Duniam, a Liberal Senator from Tasmania, will leave parliament before December 2026. As a frontbench operator and advocate for the state's resource sector, his departure adds pressure to the Coalition's already weakened caucus following heavy 2025 election losses. Replacing his Senate expertise and economic knowledge during the party's policy reset will stretch an understaffed leadership team.