The Briefing PM’s new cabinet + Who can save the Liberal party?
May 12, 2025
Kos Samaras, a political expert and former Labor Party strategist turned pollster, dives into the challenges facing the Liberal Party. He discusses the urgent need for a complete overhaul to regain voter trust after recent election losses. The conversation highlights the struggle to attract younger voters, the impacts of minor parties, and potential leadership candidates. Samaras emphasizes that without addressing leadership failures and adapting strategies for a contemporary demographic, the party risks further decline.
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Liberal Party's Voter Crisis
- The Liberal Party's main voter base is in regional Australia, struggling especially in metropolitan areas without baby boomer support.
- Millennials and Gen Z voters largely favor minor parties and independents, dramatically reshaping electoral outcomes.
Youth Voters Reject Liberals
- Younger Australians generally reject the Liberal Party due to leadership and policy issues.
- Many fled to minor parties and independents when confronted with the party's leadership choice.
Youth Dislike Punitive Policies
- Young Australians oppose policies that seem punitive to citizens during tough times.
- Policies like pushing public servants back to offices and mass sackings hurt the party's appeal.