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2mo ago

Senator Jonno Duniam Will Leave the Senate Later This Year

Citing family reasons, his planned exit will require a reshuffle of the Coalition’s shadow ministry.

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Tasmanian Senator Jonathon Duniam with his wife Anisa and sons Henry, Spencer and Hugo. Picture file.
Johnno Duniam addresses press conference with Pter Dutton and Manny Cicchiello. Electorate: Aston

Overview

  • Jonno Duniam confirmed he will step down from the Senate later this year and said he will finish the work he has been asked to complete.
  • He told party leader Angus Taylor of his decision weeks earlier and agreed to remain for a short period to complete immigration policy work.
  • Duniam said his family had borne the cost of his long absences from home and that he wanted to reverse his priorities to be at home more.
  • As Shadow Home Affairs Minister he recently led Coalition pressure on migration issues, including opposition to the return of so-called 'ISIS brides'.
  • The 43-year-old has been a Tasmanian senator for 10 years and his departure removes an experienced frontbencher whose exit drew praise from Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.