Abbott's stance against lobbyist party members causes reshuffle

Michael Photios and Joe Tannous both resigned from NSW state executive positions. The policy is also likely to affect party official Santo Santoro, and long time party member Alexander Downer. Downer has stated his involvement with his lobbyist group is minimal and if required he will step down from the role. Mr Abbott said, "I am determined to ensure that as far as the new Coalition government in Canberra is concerned that not only is it clean and fair, but it's seen to be clean and fair,".