A former Liberal Party adviser and current Tasmanian political commentator has announced his intention to seek Senate preselection. Stansfield intends to run for a seat in the next federal election. His decision to enter politics is driven by a stated concern for the country's future. He describes himself as being "genuinely worried" about the current trajectory of the nation. The move marks a transition from his role as a political analyst back into active candidacy. Stansfield's background includes experience as both a strategist and a pollster. He now aims to translate his political expertise into a legislative role.