Liberal Party party treasurer Philip Higginson sent explosive text messages to senior Liberal Party figure about staffer Peta Credlin . He urged Liberal Party colleague to negotiate removal of PM 's chief of staff . Messages were sent during spat over accounts with Ms Credlin 's husband and Liberal federal director , Brian Loughnane .
Liberal party treasurer Philip Higginson sent explosive text messages to senior Liberal figure about staffer Peta Credlin . He urged Liberal colleague to negotiate removal of PM 's chief of staff . Messages were sent during spat over accounts with Ms Credlin 's husband and Liberal Party federal director , Brian Loughnane .