WA:Lib cash shortage if early election: claim

AAP General News (Australia)
08-14-2011
WA:Lib cash shortage if early election: claim

Federal Liberal Party president ALAN STOCKDALE says his party needs more funds and
donations to be ready for any snap election.

Addressing the West Australian Liberal Party conference, he said with a hung parliament
and Labor having to govern with the support of the Greens and independents, the death
of an MP or a resignation could force an election at any time.

Meanwhile, Western Australian Liberal Party director BEN MORTON has urged the party
not to become complacent, reminding the state's Liberals they themselves are a minority
government in the west, backed by the support of the Nationals and independents.

And, he says there's chance that Labor could win the next election, a view that's been
backed by Premier COLIN BARNETT, who says the loss of a few seats could toss the Liberals
out of office.

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