A senior Liberal party source has confirmed speculation that Gilmore MP Ann Sudmalis will be challenged for her seat at preselection before the next election.
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“Of course she’s going to be challenged, and of course there’s going to be a preselection,” the source said.
“It’s a good thing.”
Liberal Party member Grant Schultz from Milton, the son of prominent Howard government MP Alby Schultz, was named as the likely challenger by The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday.
“His foray into the FIX IT NOW campaign isn’t just about roads, it’s about building his profile,” the Liberal party source said.
“He hasn’t had the benefit of being on local council or working for an MP, he needs a platform.”
Mr Schultz declined to comment on internal party matters.
Mrs Sudmalis was unavailable to comment when contacted on Tuesday.
The two-term MP is sitting in one of the most marginal seats in the nation.
