Phillip Thompson
AustraliapoliticianMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Phillip Thompson is a member of the Australian Parliament representing the New South Wales electorate of Herbert. He was in the news following the Liberal Party's leadership contest, where he was a candidate for the deputy leader position but ultimately lost to Ted O’Brien.
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Liberal MP Phillip Thompson indicated that he was open to working with One Nation.
Catholic Church warns against rise in ‘us and them’ politics in bishops’ annual Social Justice StatementThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-08-06
Australia· 2026-08-06
Liberal frontbencher Phillip Thompson said the government had provided 'gold standard' treatment to the group.
Coalition lashes ‘gold standard’ treatment of IS-linked womenThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-05-27
Australia· 2026-05-27
Assistant opposition defence spokesman Phillip Thompson expressed condolences to Rumney's family.
ADF soldier dies in vehicle rollover during Townsville training exerciseThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-10-16
Australia· 2025-10-16
Phillip Thompson was defeated by Ted O’Brien in the deputy leader ballot.
Liberal leadership contest sees Ley topple Angus Taylor to become first woman to lead the partyThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-05-13
Australia· 2025-05-13
