Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam announced on Sunday that he will quit federal politics before the end of the year. The 43-year-old Tasmanian senator, who has served in parliament since 2016 and as a senator for Tasmania for the last 10 years, stated he reached the “extremely difficult decision” to spend more time with his family. Duniam, who serves as the shadow home affairs minister, described himself as “proud and grateful but exhausted,” noting that he has given everything to his responsibilities often at the expense of his family. Duniam informed opposition leader Angus Taylor of his departure, and Taylor has asked him to complete the Coalition’s immigration policy work. Duniam expressed his willingness to finish the work on the Australian values migration plan and the restoration of integrity to the migration system. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke told Sky News that Duniam was one of the opposition’s “best and brightest.” The announcement comes as the Coalition faces low popularity and potential electoral risks. According to The Guardian, current polling data suggests the Coalition could be wiped out as the opposition in the next federal election if One Nation’s popularity continues to surge. A May poll by Redbridge Group/Accent Research showed One Nation’s primary vote surpassing both Labor and the Coalition for the first time. Internal tensions regarding the party’s future have also emerged. Shadow minister Tony Pasin suggested the Liberal party and One Nation “work hand-in-glove” by not running in the same seats, a suggestion rejected by Taylor. Senator James Paterson criticized the idea as “premature,” stating he was not interested in “dividing the spoils” or “hitching our wagon” to another party’s brand.