Alister Henskens
AustraliapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Alister Henskens is a member of the New South Wales Parliament and has served in various ministerial roles. He is known for his involvement in strengthening anti-protest laws that have been used against his niece, climate activist CoCo Violet Henskens-Silsbury. His political actions have led to tensions within his family, particularly regarding differing views on environmental activism.
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Alister Henskens announced his retirement from politics, citing it as a difficult decision.
Liberal frontbencher and former leadership hopeful to retire at next state electionAustralia· 2026-09-11
Senior state Liberal MP Alister Henskens has been accused of undue influence after text messages revealed he advised a Sydney mayor to sack the council’s long-serving general manager.
Former mayor accuses Alister Henskens of undue influence over staff dismissal attemptsAustralia· 2026-05-28
Alister Henskens is credited by Kellie Sloane for his legislation to protect historic monuments.
Kellie Sloane and Sussan Ley rally party for families-focused offensiveAustralia· 2025-11-29
Alister Henskens was a potential leadership rival who wanted the leadership.
We can’t stop watching the Liberals but the fascination can’t last indefinitelyAustralia· 2025-11-26
Alister Henskens decided against running for the leadership.
Liberal Leader Kellie Sloane outlines her vision for NSWAustralia· 2025-11-21
Alister Henskens was seen as a leadership nemesis to Mark Speakman and had been canvassing support for weeks.
Mark Speakman resigns as NSW Liberal Party leaderAustralia· 2025-11-20
Alister Henskens made a pitch to right-wing colleagues to replace Mark Speakman as leader.
NSW Liberal Party leadership likely to be taken over by Kellie SloaneAustralia· 2025-11-20
Alister Henskens is involved in a leadership challenge and is willing to end Speakman’s reign if guaranteed victory.
Alister Henskens and Kellie Sloane in stalemate over leadership challengeAustralia· 2025-11-19
Henskens could be preparing to challenge Speakman.
NSW Liberals prepare for challenge as Speakman’s hold on leadership disintegratesAustralia· 2025-11-19
Alister Henskens is a potential rival to Mark Speakman in the NSW Liberal party.
Can Liberal leader survive his party’s killing season?Australia· 2025-10-29
Alister Henskens is a critic of Mark Speakman who believes he should be leader.
Kiama By-election Loss Puts Pressure on NSW Liberal Leader Mark SpeakmanAustralia· 2025-09-14
Alister Henskens is a NSW Liberal leadership aspirant who attended the conference.
Jailed rapist MP Gareth Ward is making thousands from his cellAustralia· 2025-08-25
Alister Henskens is the shadow attorney-general and is seen as wanting Speakman's job.
Is Mark Speakman’s job safe?Australia· 2025-08-13
Opposition legal affairs spokesman Alister Henskens commented on the costs of pro-Palestine protests.
Pro-Palestine protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge set to be blocked by NSW governmentAustralia· 2025-07-28
CoCo’s uncle, Alister Henskens, is a NSW state MP and at the time was a Liberal minister.
Why the climate activist doesn’t regret blocking Sydney Harbour BridgeAustralia· 2025-05-13
