Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies from illness weeks after defecting to One Nation

Published June 24, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Tony Abbott says he has lost a good friend as NSW opposition leader pays tribute to ‘force of nature’

The former Liberal heavyweight Teena McQueen is being remembered for her contribution to the party despite her defection to One Nation.

Details

McQueen, who served as the federal Liberal party vice-president from 2017 to 2023, died on Wednesday after battling severe sickness.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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