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When questioned about Henderson’s comments, which suggested the party was in “dire straits,” Sussan Ley told reporters that she was not concerned with such “commentary.”
Sussan Ley, the leader of the Opposition, emphasized that her party remains steadfastly united around its foundational Liberal principles.
“I appreciate every member of my team, including the senator you mentioned. To delve into her perspective, you might want to ask her directly,” Ley remarked.
“I’ve got to be authentic and I’ve got to be honest about that.”
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson said she is stating the obvious about the party’s dire position. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas
She said she was “not in the business of throwing anyone under the bus”.
Asked by reporters later whether other Liberals shared her concerns, she said: “A lot of my colleagues are very concerned about the way things are going.”
Hastie dismisses leadership speculation
“I can’t pretend things are good. We had a dire Newspoll result with a primary vote of just 24 per cent, things are not travelling well.”
“Until we sort that out, it doesn’t matter who leads the party.”
Former Liberal leader criticises Ley
“They haven’t got people with significant business experience … I don’t think that they’ve got people who are policy wonks in economic policy,” he said.
John Hewson criticised the Opposition for having little experience outside of politics. Source: AAP / Flavio Brancaleone
“You can’t just keep being negative and hoping to win on criticism, as [Tony] Abbott did.”
