Queensland Liberal Senator Gerard Rennick has been ousted from the party’s senate ticket for the upcoming election after a preselection at a state convention. He lost to Stuart Fraser, the long-serving party treasurer, by a narrow margin. The top two spots on the ticket were given to Senators Paul Scarr and Susan McDonald. Rennick has gained attention from the media for his controversial views on COVID-19 vaccines and mandates, immigration, renewable energy, and Ukraine. He has also been criticized for his lack of party loyalty and the potential negative impact on the party’s reputation in Brisbane. Previously, Rennick had the support of Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and several other sitting MPs and senators. Rennick and three other Australian senators had previously requested the release of contracts between the government and pharmaceutical companies producing COVID-19 vaccines. The motion was later voted down in the Australian Senate. The LNP expressed gratitude for Rennick’s efforts and praised his advocacy for Queensland. The LNP held a three-day convention where more than 120 resolutions were discussed, including issues such as controlling microplastics and PFAS in the state’s water supply, developing a climate and energy policy, and opposing the redevelopment of the Brisbane Cricket Ground for the 2032 Olympic Games. The convention also included discussions on women’s concerns, with calls for a review of the treatment of paediatric gender dysphoria and housing developments for at-risk women. The convention took place ahead of the upcoming by-election for the Gold Coast City Council electorate of Fadden. LNP leader David Crisafulli promised to deliver Australia’s best public service and criticized the Palaszczuk government’s excessive spending on consulting firms. The next state election in Queensland is scheduled for October 26, 2024.