Sussan Ley to announce Liberal-only frontbench as allies increasingly confident she won’t face spill

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondentJanuary 27, 2026 at 06:17 AM

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Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is expected to announce a Liberal-only frontbench soon, formalizing the Coalition's breakup. This move comes as Ley faces potential challenges to her leadership from the right faction following a recent split with the Nationals. Despite this internal pressure, allies of Ley are increasingly confident that she will not face a leadership spill when parliament resumes next week. Potential conservative contenders Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor have not yet indicated whether they will challenge her position. One senior MP stated that removing the first female leader at the Nationals' request would severely damage the party's credibility.

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Parliament 30% Australia 40% Andrew Hastie 50% Angus Taylor 50% Coalition 60% Nationals ×270% Liberal Party 80% Sussan Ley ×290%

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sussan ley 100% liberal party 90% leadership spill 80% coalition breakup 80% frontbench 70% nationals 70% opposition leader 60% political leadership 60% angus taylor 50% andrew hastie 50%

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