In May 1994, Liberal Leader John Hewson called a spill for both the leader's and deputy's positions. Hewson lost to Alexander Downer while Wooldridge withdrew at the last minute as it became clear he did not have the numbers to beat Downer's running mate Peter Costello.
In May 1994, John Hewson, leader of the Liberal Party, called a leadership challenge for both himself and his deputy. He lost to Alexander Downer while Wooldridge withdrew at the last minute because he didn't have enough support to beat Downer's running mate, Peter Costello.