7am Sussan Ley's media blitz
Nov 21, 2025
Ashleigh Raper, Political Editor at Network Ten, provides astute insights into Sussan Ley's media blitz as she attempts to reshape her leadership image by scrapping net zero. The discussion highlights internal Liberal tensions and how the chaos has inadvertently softened the government's stance. Raper also delves into Labor's final push for environmental laws and the implications of Australia's failed bid to host COP, revealing both risks and missed opportunities for fossil fuel discussions.
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Media Blitz Aimed At Credibility
- Sussan Ley used a wide media blitz to sell ditching net zero as an affordable energy measure.
- Ashleigh Raper doubts the blitz fully repaired the climate credibility and leadership questions it raised.
Factional Image Hurt Leadership
- The Liberal Party's right faction visibly mobilised and damaged Sussan Ley's standing.
- Ashleigh Raper says that public images of factional unity harmed her leadership credibility.
Moderates Backing But Wounded
- Moderates remain officially supportive but feel deeply hurt by the net-zero reversal.
- Ashleigh Raper notes moderates publicly backed Ley while privately upset about policy direction.
