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June 12th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda Western Australia’s youngest ever attorney-general Christian Porter has rocked the Liberal Party with his resignation from state parliament to pursue a career in federal politics.
Mr Porter, who was also treasurer, on Tuesday announced his plan to seek preselection as the Liberal candidate for the federal seat of Pearce.
Pearce is currently held by Judi Moylan. She has announced her intention to quit the seat she first won for the Liberals in 1993.
Mr Porter, 42, said he had been wrestling with the decision for some time.
“I’ve come to a view that I cannot shake now that I could make a contribution to the advancement of very important issues – issues that I’ve come to feel incredibly strongly about and issues which I think are absolutely critical to Western Australia and to the entire country,” he told reporters.
While Mr Porter did not elaborate on the issues, he has been highly critical of WA’s declining share of GST revenues.
WA Premier Colin Barnett – who many thought would be eventually replaced by Mr Porter – unsuccessfully tried to change his mind.
Mr Porter, who handed down his second state budget last month, said he had never aspired to be WA’s premier, although that was expected by some people.
“If you’re going to make a career commitment to politics – and sometimes political life can be quite tough – you’ve got to be absolutely certain that you’re living your own version of your career and not someone’s expected version of your career.”
He had spoken to federal Liberal leader Tony Abbott early on Tuesday as a courtesy after giving formal notice of his move on Monday night to a small group of colleagues.
“I think there’s a degree of understanding among my party room colleagues about this decision and I would expect some degree of support,” Mr Porter said.
Federal deputy opposition leader Julie Bishop said she was delighted someone of Mr Porter’s quality was keen to be part of Mr Abbott’s team and join the national debate.
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan said he’d also welcome the contribution Mr Porter could make.
“The more people that put their hand up for involvement in the Australian political sphere, the better,” Mr Swan told ABC Radio.
Political analyst Harry Phillips said it was a setback for the state government but understandable that Mr Porter wanted to move to the big pond of Australian politics.
Mr Barnett will assume the role of treasurer while mines minister Norman Moore will take on the role of justice minister until permanent replacements are found for both roles.
The Premier did not rule out Troy Buswell, WA’s Minister for Transport, Housing and Emergency Services, ultimately being a candidate for the treasurer role.
“All options are open in that respect,” Mr Barnett told reporters.
The WA Liberal Party will now seek a candidate for Bateman, a seat Mr Porter has held since the 2008 state election.
Mr Barnett said it would take some time for Mr Porter to work his way up to the top ranks of federal politics.
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