Liberal Party

The Australian Liberal Party, a major political force, is currently facing internal turmoil and external pressures. Recent news focuses on the leadership of Sussan Ley, who is facing potential challenges to her position following the breakup of the Liberal-National Coalition. David Littleproud, leader of the Nationals, reportedly rejected Ley's offer for talks after the split, and senior Liberals initially believed her leadership was nearing its end. However, Ley is now planning to announce a Liberal-only frontbench, formalizing the Coalition's end, and allies are increasingly confident she will survive a leadership spill. The party is also involved in debates surrounding new hate speech laws and gun control measures, with Liberal MPs expected to support some form of the hate speech legislation. The party's stance on these issues and the internal leadership struggles are making it a significant focus of Australian political news.