Sussan Ley declines to comment on Senator Henderson's remarks
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley chose not to respond to remarks made by Liberal senator Sarah Henderson, who publicly claimed that Ley was losing backing within the party.
The press conference took place at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra and focused on internal party dynamics. ABC photographer Luke Stephenson captured scenes from the event.
Sussan Ley was asked how she plans to bring together her party’s differing wings and unite the Liberals.
She stated that she would provide further comments after the party’s meeting on net zero scheduled for next Wednesday.
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Author’s summary
Sussan Ley sidestepped internal criticism from Sarah Henderson while pledging to address party unity and environmental policy in a meeting next week.