Sen. Cory Bernardi says he has resigned from the Liberal Party and has formed a new party, the Australian Conservatives. He says he resigned because respect for values has been replaced by political expediency, and because the "political class" is failing Australia. Liberal leaders anger over the defection was muted by the fact they'll rely on Bernardi's vote for their future legislation. He does not believe in man-made climate change, takes a hard line against Muslim immigration, and is against gay marriage.
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