Sussan Ley’s leadership all but over after Coalition split, senior Liberals say

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dan Jervis-Bardy, Krishani Dhanji and Tom McIlroyJanuary 22, 2026 at 06:21 AM

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Senior Liberal party colleagues believe Sussan Ley's leadership is nearing its end following a significant Coalition split over hate speech laws. This marks the second major division within the Coalition in recent months. The leadership challenge could begin as early as Friday, after the day of mourning for the Bondi massacre. Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie are considered the leading contenders to replace Ley. Sources also suggest that David Littleproud's leadership of the Nationals party may be in jeopardy due to the same division.

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Australia 40% Bondi massacre 50% Nationals 60% Angus Taylor 60% Andrew Hastie 60% David Littleproud 70% Coalition ×280% Liberal Party 80% Sussan Ley 90%

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