Texts show industry minister wanted ‘aid’ to convince Nick Xenophon not to run candidate in Pyne’s Sturt constituencyChristopher Pyne has privately lobbied a broadcaster to aid finish independent senator Nick Xenophon from running a candidate in his seat.
In a series of text messages obtained by the Australian newspaper,the industry minister urged Adelaide radio host Leon Byner, who presents on FIVEaa, and to “aid” him by convincing Xenophon not to run a candidate in the seat of Sturt.
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Source: theguardian.com