Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast Laura Tingle's Canberra: where to next for the Coalition?
May 19, 2025
Laura Tingle, Political Editor of 7.30, discusses the shifting tides in Australian politics as the Liberal Party welcomes a new leader. She highlights the disconnect with voters in Bradfield, where centrist values are becoming increasingly important. Delving into the future of the Coalition, Tingle critiques the National Party and calls for a modernization to engage educated conservatives. She also uncovers the complexities of coalition agreements and the challenges of unifying diverse constituents while navigating leadership changes.
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Voters Abandoning Liberal Party Identity
- Liberal Party voters are leaving because the party has lost its traditional identity and messaging.
- Voters are tired of climate and culture wars and want a stable, moderate conservative party again.
Coalition Needs Fresh Moderate Identity
- The Coalition must reinvent itself as a moderate conservative party that educated, prosperous people feel comfortable voting for.
- Going backwards to old themes won't work; they need a fresh start.
Coalition Structure and Agreement Explained
- The Coalition includes 43 MPs: 18 Liberals, 16 LNP, and 9 Nationals, mostly from East Coast states.
- The coalition agreement is a bland document focused on cooperation, not detailed policy.