The Latest Breaking News from Sussan Ley

Hastie exit: outspoken MP out, citing migration muzzle

An outspoken Liberal MP and leadership hopeful has quit the opposition front bench, declaring he won't remain silent on immigration.

AAP · Oct 3, 2025

Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Paterson on Andrew Hastie, Sussan Ley and himself

The federal opposition, embattled on many fronts, is trying to gain ground by establishing an alternative economic and fiscal narrative to that of the government.

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025

Subtle discrimination leading women off 'glass cliff'

A familiar pattern is emerging of women being given leadership roles after corporate scandals or political wipeouts that's tantamount to a poisoned chalice.

AAP · Oct 1, 2025

Grattan on Friday: As the government rejects Trump’s stands, Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie sounds decidedly Trumpian

After the work was over, Anthony Albanese went to the Australian-owned and themed “Old Mates Pub”, in Lower Manhattan, and poured the beers. He felt his week had been mission accomplished.

The Conversation · Sep 25, 2025

Liberal hoses down leader talk, defends outspoken posts

Conservative pin-up Andrew Hastie has ruled out a tilt at the Liberal leadership, saying he's focused on policy despite his rhetoric putting some MPs offside.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025

Demoted Liberal backs Ley rival as internal rift widens

Liberal leader Sussan Ley is under growing pressure from members of her backbench as a breakaway faction backs Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025

Cordial or car crash: PM to face meeting Trump test

Australia's relationship with the US will likely remain strong even if a meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump descends into chaos, one expert says.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

View from The Hill: Albanese left off Trump’s meeting list, as Ley oversteps the mark

The foreign policy performances on both sides of politics currently have a dash of the amateur hour about them.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2025

Coalition accused of going 'rogue' on Palestine stance

Sussan Ley has pledged Australia will reverse Palestinian recognition if the coalition wins the next election, holding talks with senior Israeli officials.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

Handshakes, trade and Palestine as PM takes world stage

Australia has used a major UN meeting to push for an elusive trade deal, while the prime minister's address trumpeted the cause of Palestinian statehood.

AAP · Sep 22, 2025