Queensland’s Liberal National Party blocks Andrew Laming from recontesting seat

Queensland’s Liberal National Party has blocked backbencher Andrew Laming from recontesting the Brisbane seat of Bowman in the next federal election.

A party spokesperson said Dr Laming’s candidacy for preselection was denied after he met with the party’s Applicant Review Committee (ARC) on Monday.

“The LNP’s State Executive has accepted the ARC’s recommendation that Dr Laming not proceed as a candidate and has reopened nominations for the seat of Bowman,” he said. 

Last month, Dr Laming announced he…