Net Zero the Issue, Not Ley’s Leadership, Say Liberals
Conservative members of the Liberal Party dismissed rumors of a potential challenge to Sussan Ley’s leadership, emphasizing their intention to mend divisions regarding climate policy.
After days of internal tension about whether to maintain the party’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Liberal MPs plan to reconvene in Canberra next week. They aim to hold discussions designed to end the ongoing split that has troubled the party since the last election.
"Conservative Liberals have hosed down speculation of a challenge to Sussan Ley’s leadership, insisting they are focused on ending a split over climate policy."
The meetings are expected to focus on reconciling differing views within the party and re-establishing unity ahead of future legislative sessions.
Summary
The Liberal Party downplayed leadership rumors, prioritizing reconciliation over internal disputes about the net-zero 2050 pledge.