Liberty Party's Internal Struggles and Leadership Concerns
Bronwyn Bishop, a senior figure in the Liberal Party, warned that the party is facing serious turmoil and that the Coalition's prospects do not look promising. She emphasized that leadership tensions will persist unless Opposition Leader Sussan Ley abandons the net zero policy.
Senator Sarah Henderson Expresses Doubts
Senator Sarah Henderson voiced concerns about Sussan Ley’s leadership, stating she “cannot support the way things are.” She highlighted the party's poor standing in recent polls, with just 24 percent in primary votes.
"I can't pretend things are good. We've had a dire Newspoll result, a primary vote of just 24 per cent. Things are not traveling well."
Despite her doubts, Henderson expressed cautious optimism about the party's future.
"I do have to say, really honestly, I do think Sussan is losing support, but I do believe in miracles, we can turn things around."
Sussan Ley’s Response
When questioned about Henderson's remarks, Ley avoided directly addressing the criticism, stating she was “very proud of her team” and declined to name the senator who made the comments.
Bronwyn Bishop’s Warning
Bishop, a former Speaker of the House, underscored the ongoing division within the party and predicted that disunity would continue for some time.
"It is not looking good for the Coalition, and the disunity will continue for quite some time."
She urged Ley to “allow dignity to prevail” by abandoning the net zero target to stop the party from tearing itself apart.
Summary
The Liberal Party is experiencing deep internal conflict with leadership questioned amid poor polling, largely tied to the divisive net zero policy. Key figures call for decisive change to restore unity and improve the party's future.
Author’s summary: The Liberal Party's divisions and leadership challenges hinge on the net zero debate, with calls for abandoning it to unify and recover electorally.
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