Politics Now Do leaders need political conviction?
Nov 10, 2025
Tensions rise in the Liberal Party as they prepare for a pivotal meeting on net zero, with Sussan Ley's leadership facing scrutiny. As factions clash over climate policy, the debate seems more about language than substance. Voter dissatisfaction looms large, threatening party credibility. Internal struggles amplify with leaders stepping down, while questions about political conviction spark a debate on whether strong stances help or hinder leadership. Meanwhile, the government's pressure eases amidst opposition turmoil as global climate priorities shift.
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Language Over Policy
- The Liberal debate over 'net zero' is mostly about language rather than concrete policy outcomes.
- Jacob Greber argues the fight is like a Seinfeld episode: a debate about nothing with little substance.
Switching Plans Harms Investors
- Policy flip-flopping creates investment and planning uncertainty for the energy sector.
- Patricia Karvelas likens the chaos to repeatedly switching between building a bridge and a tunnel mid-project.
Nationals Shift Forces Liberal Split
- The Nationals' hardline position pressures Liberals and damages the Liberal brand in cities.
- Jacob Greber notes moderates mobilised to preserve metropolitan electoral appeal against conservative shifts.