13 h. ago Sussan Ley turns focus back to tax, industrial relations amid Coalition ructions

The opposition leader has vowed to return to core Liberal policies after the Coalition went to the last election opposing Labor tax cuts.

Economics

4 d. ago Sussan Ley champions Liberal history of backing migrants, in challenge to conservatives

In a statement celebrating the 81st anniversary of the party, Ley said the Liberals must seek to win the votes of all “modern Australians”.

Events

7 d. ago Ley reshuffles her frontbench again after Hastie exit as Abbott chimes in

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the Coalition to redirect its focus as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley named her third frontbench in five months.

Politics

7 d. ago Abbott says Ley and Liberals need to learn from his stint as opposition leader

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the Coalition to redirect its focus as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley suffered a huge slump in her approval rating after a month of Liberal Party infighting.

Politics

7 d. ago This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

No more silver lining as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s approval ratings follow those of the Coalition into the depths.

Politics

1 week ago Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Andrew Hastie has said he wants to lead the Liberal Party one day. But the Perth MP personifies the division at the heart of conservative politics in 2025.

Politics

1 week ago Liberals play blame game over Hastie leak as Ley denies it came from her

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley called a meeting in Canberra on Monday after a report earlier that day that Peter Dutton had been highly critical of Andrew Hastie’s work ethic.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘It’s not your party,’ senior Liberal figure tells Andrew Hastie

Amanda Vanstone scolds Andrew Hastie but Angus Taylor, who lost to Sussan Ley in the Liberals’ leadership ballot, has defended him: “Good on Andrew for making a contribution.”

Politics

3 w. ago Liberal MP shuts down ‘mischeivious’ speculation after deleted immigration post

Andrew Hastie has denied suggestions that he does not support Liberal Leader Sussan Ley after making multiple outspoken comments on policies.

Politics

4 w. ago ‘We would reverse it’: Ley writes back to Republicans over recognition of Palestine

Sussan Ley’s unorthodox move to make clear her rejection of Australian foreign policy came after congressional Republicans wrote to Albanese threatening “punitive measures”.

Politics