The Fin The shocking number at the heart of the Liberal Party’s problems
Nov 19, 2025
Phillip Coorey, a seasoned political editor, and Tony Barry, a former Liberal strategist, delve into the Coalition's alarming polling decline and the implications of abandoning net zero. They reveal that over a third of voters are unfamiliar with potential leadership contenders, raising questions about Sussan Ley's future. Discussions highlight One Nation’s rising influence on immigration, the stark collapse of youth support for the Coalition, and the pressing cost-of-living issues that dominate voters' concerns.
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One Nation Leading On Immigration
- One Nation leads perceived competency on immigration at 27%, with the Coalition third at 19%.
- Phillip Coorey says immigration has driven One Nation's surge and threatens Coalition support.
Coalition Fails To Lead On Major Issues
- The Coalition led none of six major issues tested; Labor led four and the Greens led climate.
- This reflects broad weakness and fragmentation hurting Coalition appeal.
Frame Climate As Economic Opportunity
- To counter Coalition attacks, Albanese framed climate as an economic, job-creating opportunity.
- Phillip Coorey implies governments must articulate practical economic benefits when defending climate policy.