By this time, it became apparent that Slipper would lose his LNP endorsement for the next election.
In September 2011, Slipper raised concerns of alleged branch stacking by Brough,[REF] and there was growing pressure over how the LNP would determine preselection of candidates for the seat of Fisher,[REF][REF][REF][REF][REF] with Slipper threatening to resign from the party if not re-endorsed [REF].