Network Ten was criticised by conservative groups and Liberal backbenchers in 2005 for its reality television series 'Big Brother (Australian TV series)'.

Liberal backbenchers and members of the Conservative Party and Bloc Québécois had a free vote.

In 1911 Liberal backbenchers did establish their own unofficial committee.

The Liberal leader at the time, Llew Edwards was more supportive of National party policy, and urged the unruly Liberal backbenchers to be "good coalitionists".

The move turned the Nationals' 35 votes to a guaranteed majority of 42 in the House, effectively neutralising any potential opposition by the 15 Liberal backbenchers.

A few Liberal backbenchers had spoken against the registry; however, they were overwhelmed by the party support.

Mr. Martin has said that Liberal backbenchers may vote their conscience but that cabinet members must toe the party line in favor of the legislation.

By September 2009, The Australian was reporting that only 12 of the 59 Liberal backbenchers supported negotiations.

A Royal Commission was appointed, and several Liberal backbenchers were indicted and eventually convicted.

During this time, in 2005, she attracted public attention as a key member of an informal "ginger group" of Liberal backbenchers.