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Opposition Voices on Leadership Styles
Scott Buchholz, Opposition Skills and Training Spokesman, cautioned against misinterpreting Sussan Ley’s approach. He emphasized that Ley’s “feminine politeness” should not be seen as a sign of weakness.
“Don’t mistake her feminine politeness for weakness. We have come from a previous leadership style of authoritarian [under Dutton] to now a consultative, and some people mistake that, but there are just different styles of leadership.”
Buchholz contrasted Ley’s leadership style with that of her predecessor, Peter Dutton, labeling Dutton’s approach as “authoritarian.” He also referred to comments made by Victorian Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson earlier in the day as “career-limiting,” noting he had only just been informed of them.
Party Dynamics Post-Election
According to Buchholz, the Liberal Party is still coping with the aftermath of their May election loss, describing it as a period of grief requiring time to recover and heal internally.
Presenter's Note
Alexander Darling in Melbourne is now continuing coverage, following Kayla Olaya’s earlier updates.
Summary: Scott Buchholz highlights the Liberal Party’s shift from authoritarian to consultative leadership, urging caution in judging Sussan Ley’s style amid post-election challenges.