|
|
Article: Vic: Dr Nelson reflects on difficulties of former job
- Article from:
- AAP General News (Australia)
- Article date:
- September 28, 2008
CopyrightProvided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
AAP General News (Australia)
09-28-2008
Vic: Dr Nelson reflects on difficulties of former job
EDS: PLEASE NOTE STORY STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 0500 (AEST) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
MELBOURNE, Sept 28 AAP - Former opposition leader Dr Brendan Nelson has admitted leadership
of the Liberal Party after its 2007 defeat was a poisoned chalice, but believed he could
take the party to the next election.
Dr Nelson was defeated by three votes earlier this month by Malcolm Turnbull after
calling for a leadership spill to end speculation about his position.
Speaking on ABC Local Radio's Sunday Profile program tonight, Dr Nelson attributed
the federal election loss to the Howard government's longevity, ...