3AW personality and state political reporter for Nine News, Heidi Murphy, has shared her thoughts on the leadership challenge in the state Liberal Party.

State opposition leader Brad Battin is facing a challenge from MP Jess Wilson, which will unfold from 8:30am on Spring Street.

“I didn’t see this coming right now, I don’t think Brad Battin saw this coming,” Murphy told Ross and Russ.

Press PLAY to hear her full thoughts (including what she thinks of Jess Wilson)

“You’re not expecting people to turn on you that quickly.”

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