Liberal Senator Questions Sussan Ley's Leadership
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson expressed serious doubts about the party’s direction under leader Sussan Ley as internal debates over net-zero targets reached a crucial stage.
Concerns about Party Direction
Speaking to Sky News, Henderson admitted she could no longer continue to back the leadership in its current form, hinting at a loss of confidence in Ley’s ability to unite the party.
“I do have to say really honestly, I do think Sussan is losing support,” she said. “But I do believe in miracles.”
Infighting and Leadership Tensions
Asked whether the Coalition can recover under Ley’s leadership, Henderson paused before reaffirming that she could not support the party’s current state.
“I'm not in the business of throwing anyone under the bus, I'm stating the bleeding obvious, we are in a dire situation,” she said. “The infighting has been terrible and I'm terribly sorry about what's been going on in the Liberal Party.”
Background and Response
Henderson, who was removed from the shadow cabinet after Ley became leader, nonetheless praised her for arranging meetings to develop a clearer energy and climate policy.
Upcoming Decisions
The Liberal Party is expected to address its stance on emissions and leadership direction in an upcoming party meeting following weeks of damaging speculation.
Author’s summary: Sarah Henderson’s remarks highlight deepening fractures in the Liberal Party as questions grow over Sussan Ley’s leadership and policy direction.