Liberal party treasurer Philip Higginson sent explosive text messages to senior Liberal figure about staffer Peta Credlin . The texts were released by the Australian Electoral Commission on Monday and show Mr Higginson was furious that Ms Credlin, who is now deputy prime minister, had been given access to confidential information from his office. Messages were sent during spat over accounts with Ms Credlin 's husband and Liberal Party 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 .