Former Ambassador Dave Sharma to Replace Marise Payne in Senate
- Dave Sharma selected to replace Marise Payne in Senate for NSW & Coalition
- Sharma a former Australian ambassador to Israel & former MP for Wentworth
- Defeated Andrew Constance & Zed Seselja for Senate spot, backed by Peter Dutton
- Paid tribute to Payne's "outstanding" career as senator and minister
- Wants to hold Albanese government "accountable" on cost of living and national security