As it happened: Liberals bewildered after Henderson refuses to support Ley; GTA VI delayed again; World leaders slam Trump at COP30
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Liberal Party Leadership and Internal Dynamics
Opposition skills and training spokesman Scott Buchholz urged observers not to mistake Sussan Ley’s “feminine politeness for weakness.” The Queensland MP criticized Ley’s predecessor, Peter Dutton, describing his leadership style as “authoritarian.” Buchholz also responded to Victorian Liberal senator Sarah Henderson’s recent comments.
“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,” Buchholz said after a party event in Canberra.
“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.”
Buchholz was initially unaware of Henderson’s remarks on Ley’s leadership but, once informed, described them as “career-limiting comments.” He added that the party is currently in a period of grief following the election defeat in May and needs time to heal.
Brief Notes
- GTA VI has been delayed again.
- World leaders criticized President Trump at COP30.
A belated good afternoon from Alexander Darling in Melbourne, taking over from Kayla Olaya.