Cameron Caldwell

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Following the resignation of former minister Stuart Robert from parliament, Caldwell was selected as the LNP's candidate in Fadden for the by-election, defeating four other nominees in three rounds of voting. [10] Caldwell stated that the by-election would be a way to send a message to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on issues relating to the economy, saying that he knew he "can be the one they can support in order to deliver for our local community." [11] He was successfully elected in the by-election on 15 July 2023. [12]

Political positions

Caldwell opposed the Labor government's proposal of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and had backed the Liberal Party's policy to oppose the government's proposal in the referendum. [13]

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Cameron Caldwell
MP
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Fadden
Assumed office
15 July 2023
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Fadden
2023–present
Incumbent