Politics Now Could 'freelancers' decide the Liberals' future?
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Jan 27, 2026 A tense leadership scramble within the Liberal party and whether undecided 'soft middle' MPs could tip its future direction. Political maneuvering by contenders, moderates rallying, and the impact of electoral survival on choices. A federal-state standoff over hospital funding and budget pressures. Rising protests, climate-linked heatwaves, and migration visa issues add to the national mood.
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Soft Middle Could Decide Leadership
- The Liberal party's moderates are not a single bloc; many are 'freelancers' whose votes are unpredictable.
- This soft middle could decide whether there's a leadership spill and who succeeds Sussan Ley.
Candidate Choice Shapes Calculus
- Choosing Angus Taylor may not win over moderates because he resembles the current leadership's tradition.
- Some MPs may weigh the cost of removing Sussan Ley against little policy change under Taylor.
Immigration Pitch To Moderates
- Angus Taylor's camp pitches a race-blind values message on immigration to reassure moderates.
- That strategy aims to protect support from the Indian diaspora while running a tough messaging campaign on numbers.
