Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies from illness weeks after defecting to One Nation
Teena McQueen, a former Liberal Party vice-president who recently defected to One Nation, has passed away following an illness. Political figures are remembering her as a significant, albeit divisive, force in Australian conservative politics.
Why it matters
Her death marks the end of a notable career in Australian political circles, highlighting the internal tensions within the Liberal Party.
Teena McQueen has been remembered as a ‘force of nature in Australian politics’. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP View image in fullscreen Teena McQueen has been remembered as a ‘force of nature in Australian politics’. Photograph: Bianca de Marchi/AAP Liberal party Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies from illness weeks after defecting to One Nation Tony Abbott says he has lost a good friend as NSW opposition leader pays tribute to ‘force of nature’
The article provides a balanced overview of her career, including both tributes and mentions of her controversial political shifts.
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