The Daily Aus Are we getting a new Opposition Leader?
Sep 28, 2025
Tension brews within the Liberal Party as Andrew Hastie openly critiques party policies on climate change and immigration. The discussion dives into Sussan Ley's historic leadership and the party's struggle after a catastrophic election loss. Hastie's dissent raises eyebrows about unity, while speculation about a potential leadership challenge grows. What will the forthcoming energy policy reveal? The hosts explore these juicy political dynamics and what they mean for the future of the party.
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Moderate Shift After Electoral Collapse
- The Liberal Party chose Kristina "Susan" Ley as a moderate pivot after a catastrophic May election loss.
- Her appointment signalled a deliberate move to appeal to centrist voters, especially women in major cities.
Incomplete Post‑Election Review Fuels Instability
- Post‑election soul‑searching is ongoing because the coalition still lacks a final review report.
- That unfinished review fuels speculation about leadership and policy direction within the party.
Factional Fault Lines Within The Party
- Andrew Hastie represents the conservative faction opposing Susan Ley's moderating direction.
- His factional stance helps explain public tensions inside the party over ideology and roles.