Key facts
- Teena McQueen, former Liberal Party vice president, died on Wednesday.
- McQueen served as Liberal Party vice president from 2017 to 2023.
Teena McQueen, who served as the federal Liberal Party vice president and recently defected to One Nation, has died after a battle with severe sickness. She was remembered for her contributions to the Liberal Party.
McQueen was a significant figure within the Liberal Party and her defection to One Nation, coupled with her recent passing, marks the end of an era for a notable conservative voice in Australian politics.
Teena McQueen, a prominent figure in Australian politics and former vice president of the federal Liberal Party, has died. She passed away on Wednesday after a period of severe illness. McQueen's tenure as vice president of the Liberal Party spanned from 2017 to 2023. In May, she defected from the Liberal Party to join One Nation, a move that followed public expressions of frustration with her former party. Known for her conservative commentary, McQueen was a regular on Sky News and had previously spent time with Gina Rinehart at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Tributes have poured in, with former prime minister Tony Abbott remembering her as a "good friend" and acknowledging her "large and generous spirit." NSW opposition leader Kellie Sloane described McQueen as a "force of nature in Australian politics." Senator Simon Birmingham had previously called her position as vice president untenable in 2022.