Cape York Weekly FREE – #085 | Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Editor: Matt Nicholls 0477 450 558 | editor@capeyorkweekly.com.au
VETERAN MP HANGS ON IN LEICHHARDT
Entsch triumphant By MATT NICHOLLS
WARREN Entsch’s perfect record at the ballot box remains after he held off a strong challenge to win a staggering ninth term as the Member for Leichhardt. While the LNP veteran copped a swing against him, the bulk of the votes he lost went to minor parties rather than Labor rival Elida Faith. The ALP was hopeful of picking up Leichhardt and dedicated more resources than ever before to win the seat, but ultimately failed to put any kind of significant dent in the two-party preferred margin. Mr Entsch will now be an MP in opposition after the Liberal Party was blown away nationally. The 71-year-old will be one of the last remaining “moderate” Liberal Party MPs in Canberra and told Cape York Weekly that he hoped he could help steer the party back to government in what he says will be his final term in parliament. In a wide-ranging interview, he spoke about some of the major personal sacrifices he had made to not only represent the Far North, but also to maintain a family life. At his post-election party on Saturday, Mr Entsch acknowledged the campaign of Labor and the Greens, and said he would work hard to make sure Leichhardt got its fair share under an Anthony Albanese-led government. Election wrap – Pages 6, 7, 8, 9
NEW GM SETTLES IN – PAGE 3
Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch will keep his job for another three years after winning over the Far North on Saturday. INSET – Mr Entsch on the hustings with volunteers in Cairns on Saturday.
WINE BY THE SEA – PAGE 10