ABC News Daily The nuclear problem facing Sussan Ley
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May 13, 2025 Sarah Ferguson, host of ABC TV's 7.30, dives into the challenges facing the newly appointed Liberal leader, Sussan Ley, as she seeks to revive the party after a significant election loss. They discuss the historical significance of having a female leader in the Coalition and the pressing need for policy renewal. The conversation also touches on the controversial future of nuclear energy in Australia's political landscape and Labor's internal power struggles following their recent victory.
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Historic Leadership and Gender Gap
- Sussan Ley, the first female Liberal leader, faces a daunting task to rebuild the party after a historic loss.
- The Liberals lag significantly behind Labor in female representation, highlighting gender balance as a key issue.
Ley's Political Comeback
- Sussan Ley previously resigned as health minister due to a taxpayer-funded travel scandal but returned to cabinet afterward.
- Her leadership now is tested by the party’s internal divisions and election aftermath realities.
Nuclear Energy Debate
- Ted O'Brien, a staunch nuclear energy advocate, is Sussan Ley’s deputy, shaping nuclear debate in the Liberal Party.
- The party faces uncertainty about how to approach nuclear energy policy given technology challenges and timelines.