Net zero the problem, not Ley’s leadership, say Liberals
Senior members of the Liberal Party have dismissed rumours about a potential leadership challenge to Sussan Ley, stressing that their attention is on resolving internal disagreements over climate policy.
After weeks of tension surrounding the party’s stance on the commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, Liberal MPs are scheduled to return to Canberra next week. A lineup of meetings is planned to address and hopefully settle the divisions that have persisted since the election.
“Our focus is on uniting the party and dealing constructively with the policy debate, not changing leadership,” one senior Liberal said.
Party conservatives reiterated that the debate isn’t about Sussan Ley’s leadership but about clarifying the Liberals’ future direction on climate commitments, which remain a source of deep contention among members.
Author’s Summary
Liberal MPs reject talk of removing Sussan Ley, stating their priority is healing internal rifts over net zero targets and refocusing on unity within the party.