At the August 2008 election, the Country Liberal Party increased to 11 seats (from 4 in the old parliament).
She subsequently joined the Country Liberal Party on 9 September 2011.
In one sudden twist, Braham's career as a representative of the Country Liberal Party was over.
The Country Liberal Party was defending one seat.
Three seats are held by the Country Liberal Party and one by an Independent.
However, she was defeated by Peter Adamson, standing as the candidate for the Country Liberal Party.
Katherine is a solid base for the centre-right Country Liberal Party.
Such a merger would also likely see the involvement of the Country Liberal Party, given that it is affiliated with both parties.
Casuarina has for the most part of its history been a safe seat for the Country Liberal Party.
He later served as party director for the Country Liberal Party.