Qld; No branch stacking in Ryan, say Liberals

AAP General News (Australia)
12-21-2000
Qld; No branch stacking in Ryan, say Liberals

The Queensland Liberals have rejected allegations of branch stacking in the Brisbane
federal seat of Ryan.

The seat may face a by-election following Defence Minister JOHN MOORE'S resignation.

The Liberals are subject to claims that a large number of Chinese residents have registered
in the electorate of Ryan -- one of whom lives in Beijing.

But Liberal Party state director GRAHAM JAESCHKE says there's no branch stacking.

Meanwhile, at a Liberal party meeting last night, Ryan resident Dr ASTRID VALLATI announced
his intention to run as a candidate in Ryan, even though the party is yet to open pre-selections.

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KEYWORD: RYAN JAESCHKE (BRISBANE)

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