Teena McQueen has died after short illness: Tributes flow for ex-Liberal Party federal vice president who recently defected to One Nation after four decades
Teena McQueen, who recently defected to One Nation, has died after a ‘short but severe’ illness.
The former Liberal Party federal vice president passed away from the medical condition on Wednesday, as confirmed by her family, sparking tributes from fellow politicans.
Ms McQueen had been with the Liberals for four decades and was the vice president from 2017 to 2023 before switching allegiances.
Shadow Minister for Education and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser told Daily Mail she was sad to learn of her passing.
‘She was part of the colour and movement of the Liberal party for many years,’ he said.
‘I send my condolences to her family.’
NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane also paid tribute to Ms McQueen, calling her a ‘force of nature in Australian politics’ on X.
‘I am saddened to hear of the passing of Teena McQueen,’ she said.
Teena McQueen, who recently defected to One Nation, has died after a ‘short but severe’ illness
‘Teena was a force of nature in Australian politics – passionate, outspoken, and utterly committed to the causes and values she believed in.
‘She dedicated many years to the Liberal Party. My sincere condolences to her family.’
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