The former leader of the Canberra Liberals says a change to the way the party consults with elected members on policy and strategy sets a "dangerous precedent".

The Liberal shadow cabinet has adopted a new set of principles, seen by the ABC, which excludes backbenchers from contributing to party decision-making.

It provides more evidence of dysfunction within the party and ices out its only two backbenchers in the ACT Legislative Assembly — Elizabeth Lee and Peter Cain.

Ms Lee, who was rolled as the party's leader after its 2024 election defeat, said the decision overturned one of the most fundamental conventions of the Liberal Party.

"Backbenchers, as duly preselected and elected members, have the right to participate fully in the party room and to advocate for their communities,"

Ms

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