Angst is rising over Sussan Ley’s leadership of the Liberal Party following troubling polling that shows the Coalition’s primary vote at a record low of 24%, while Labor’s support has increased to 38%. Despite reports of moderates shifting support to Andrew Hastie, Ley’s allies assert she retains backing, emphasizing her focus on the Coalition’s new climate policy. Prime Minister Albanese has criticized the Coalition’s strategy as a ploy to maintain Ley’s leadership amidst internal dissent. Ley, when questioned about her leadership, redirected attention to the party’s priorities for affordable energy.
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