Politics Now Can Sussan Ley survive the summer?
Nov 5, 2025
Tensions rise as Opposition leader Sussan Ley defends her leadership amid net zero turmoil. Internal pressure is mounting, with speculation about her future in the role. The Coalition's strategy shifts have complicated the renewable energy debate, especially with the Nationals' unexpected moves. Discussion includes the political implications of energy transition issues, particularly concerning aluminium smelters. Labor's attempts to sell the benefits of their energy policies are also scrutinized, raising questions about long-term economic risks.
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Nationals Shifted Net Zero Debate
- The Nationals hijacked the Liberal Party's net zero process and shifted its outcome.
- David Speers argues a faster, internal Liberal process could have preserved net zero in policy.
Coalition Process Misread
- The Liberals failed to anticipate the Nationals' move and mismanaged the coalition process.
- Patricia Karvelas blames both Sussan Ley and Dan Tehan for not seeing the Nationals' push coming.
Reluctance Undermines Leadership
- Sussan Ley has avoided making a decisive "captain's call" on net zero.
- That reluctance leaves her leadership appearing unconvincing to both moderates and conservatives.