David Fawcett
David Fawcett is a former Australian politician who served as a senator for South Australia from 2011 to 2022, representing the Liberal Party. Known for his involvement in defense and veteran affairs, Fawcett was an active member of various committees during his tenure. Recently, he was mentioned in the news as a key supporter of Sussan Ley in the leadership ballot for the Liberal Party, highlighting the shifting dynamics within the party as several members have departed, impacting Ley's leadership prospects.
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Recent news mentions
Hastie had support from Liberals such as ex-army officer Senator David Fawcett.
Tensions within Liberal party before 2025 election revealed in ‘Earthquake’ book
Australia· 2025-10-06
David Fawcett is a conservative senator who has left the Senate.
How Sussan Ley had no choice but to dump Price from Liberal Coalition frontbenchAustralia· 2025-09-11
Former Liberal senator David Fawcett is believed to have voted for Taylor.
Sussan Ley’s Liberal Party leadership already on a knife’s edge as she loses support of key membersAustralia· 2025-07-21
