Conservative Liberals have dismissed rumors of a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, emphasizing their priority is to resolve ongoing disputes within the party over climate policy.
The party has been internally conflicted since the election, particularly over whether to maintain the commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This division has sparked a week of public disagreement among party members.
Liberal MPs are set to reconvene in Canberra next week to hold a series of meetings designed to address and settle these sharp disagreements.
"Conservative Liberals have hosed down speculation of a challenge to Sussan Ley’s leadership, insisting they are focused on ending a split over climate policy that has plagued their party since the election."
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Author's summary: The Conservative Liberals prioritize resolving climate policy conflicts over leadership disputes, aiming to unify the party on its net zero emissions goal by 2050.