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Sussan Ley confident in her leadership despite Coalition breakdown

Published 23 January 2026, 8:43 am

I will survive. That's the message from embattled Opposition Leader Sussan Ley after yesterday's Nationals split from the Coalition. Ms Ley downplayed speculation that a party room challenge is imminent, saying she is willing to welcome the Nationals back into the tent. But the Nationals show no interest in restoring the Coaltion while Ms Ley remains Liberal leader.

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