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Opposition Spokesman Comments on Leadership Styles

Scott Buchholz, Opposition skills and training spokesman, warned against interpreting Sussan Ley’s “feminine politeness” as a sign of weakness. Buchholz emphasized the contrast between Ley’s consultative approach and the previous “authoritarian” style under Peter Dutton.

“Don’t mistake her feminine politeness for weakness. We have come from a previous leadership style of authoritarian [under Dutton] to now a consultative, and some people mistake that, but there are just different styles of leadership.”

Party Challenges Following Election Defeat

Buchholz also addressed comments made by Victorian Liberal senator Sarah Henderson about Ley’s leadership, describing them as “career-limiting.” He noted the party is currently undergoing a grieving process after their election loss in May and requires time to recover.

Report from Canberra

Buchholz shared these views following a party event in Canberra, highlighting the internal struggles over leadership style within the party.

Additional Updates

Alexander Darling reporting from Melbourne, taking over from Kayla Olaya.

“I see Sussan doing incredible things, given the circumstances that she’s been having to do with it. I think what the party’s struggling with is the style of leadership that Susan brings.”

Author’s summary: The Liberal Party faces internal leadership tensions and recovery challenges following election defeat, as broader global news updates continue to unfold.

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The Age The Age — 2025-11-06

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