A contest for the leadership of the Australian Liberal Party is heating up between Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor. Senator Claire Chandler has publicly endorsed Angus Taylor, highlighting his experience as shadow treasurer and energy minister. Taylor plans to leverage his business background to rebuild the party and has secured the support of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price as his potential deputy.
Anonymous sources within the Liberal Party express concerns about Ley's leadership potential, drawing parallels to the short-lived premiership of Liz Truss in the UK. They fear a similar outcome if Ley were to assume leadership.
Meanwhile, within the Nationals, Senator Matt Canavan is challenging David Littleproud for the leadership. Littleproud's failure to prevent Senator Price's move to the Liberal Party has reportedly weakened his position.