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Ex-Liberal strategist, pollster Stansfield in Senate tilt

ABC Australia · Jun 12, 2026, 11:46 PM

Key takeaways

  • Brad Stansfield says he plans to stand for Liberal preselection for a Tasmanian Senate seat.
  • Brad Stansfield, a former strategist for the Liberals, turned political commentator and polling company owner, says he is "worried about the future" of the party and will stand for Senate preselection.
  • On Friday, Mr Stansfield told his podcast audience: "Either I keep on yelling at them through this pod and other mechanisms, or I ask to be invited inside the tent and see if I can make a difference from there."

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Brad Stansfield says he plans to stand for Liberal preselection for a Tasmanian Senate seat. (ABC News)

Brad Stansfield, a former strategist for the Liberals, turned political commentator and polling company owner, says he is "worried about the future" of the party and will stand for Senate preselection.

On Friday, Mr Stansfield told his podcast audience: "Either I keep on yelling at them through this pod and other mechanisms, or I ask to be invited inside the tent and see if I can make a difference from there."

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