Nationals MP George Christensen says he is quitting politics, citing a ‘broken system’

Outspoken Nationals MP George Christensen has announced he will quit at the next election, calling the Australian political system “broken”.

The conservative Queensland MP said he would not recontest his Mackay-based seat at the next poll.

Christensen took to Facebook to post a video announcing that he would be stepping down.

Christensen said he had only ever intended to serve three terms after he was elected as the Member for Dawson in 2010, and had only stayed on to ensure the Coalition…