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ABC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Henderson says 'high-performing Liberal women' were overlooked for shadow cabinet
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson said she is disappointed that "a number of high-performing" women were overlooked or demoted in the opposition's new ministry, weeks after Sussan Ley became the first woman to lead the Liberal Party. Senator Henderson, who was the shadow education minister under Peter Dutton, was left out of Ms Ley's frontbench reveal on Wednesday, as was Jane Hume, a high-profile senator who was relegated from the finance portfolio to the backbench. Claire Chandler, previously in government services, was also left off the list, while Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was moved out of cabinet and to the outer shadow ministry in the defence industry portfolio. Senator Henderson said she was "disappointed" to be removed from shadow cabinet, adding: "I regret that a number of high-performing Liberal women have been overlooked or demoted in the new ministry." "Today, I am more determined than ever to fight for Australian women, which must start with a comprehensive policy platform." Senator Price, speaking to Sky News on Wednesday night, said she too was "disappointed" to be left out of cabinet, after she made the shock move from the Nationals to the Liberal party room for a tilt at the party's deputy leadership. "There are probably some appointments that have not been predicated on experience or merit, but this is the team we have to work with going forward," she said. "I'm not going to lie and say I'm not disappointed that I'm not within cabinet itself. "But I did say when I decided to move to the Liberal party room that as part of the Coalition we needed to build and that I would be taking whatever position I am in very seriously." At a media conference on Wednesday, Ms Ley dismissed the notion that conservative women had been targeted in the reshuffle. "This is a new parliament with new people being elected and a new agenda moving forward," she said. "I am thrilled that I have so many terrific colleagues. And those that, as I said earlier, are not on this list are certainly incredibly valued and will continue to play that very, very important role that all of us must in opposition." Meanwhile, other women who were part of Mr Dutton's shadow ministry found themselves promoted to more senior positions under Ms Ley. They include Kerrynne Liddle, who will move into the social services portfolio, Melissa McIntosh, now tasked with communications, and Michaelia Cash, who takes on foreign affairs. Several women were also promoted into assistant roles, including Melissa Price in science, Zoe McKenzie in education and mental health, Leah Blyth in families, and Maria Kovacic in family violence prevention. Gisele Kapterian will hold an assistant role in the communications portfolio if she is elected to the seat of Bradfield. Under Mr Dutton, who was ousted from parliament at the recent election, women made up half of cabinet positions. That has dropped to about a third in the new arrangement — which is in line with the percentage of women in the broader Coalition party room — with eight of the 23 cabinet positions going to women. Asked specifically about the removal of Ms Hume from the ministry, Ms Ley said reshuffles were always "tough days". "I recognise that, but what I do want to say about Jane Hume is she is an enormously talented, fantastic member of this team who has contributed amazingly over her political career, will continue to do so, and is a strong performer across a range of different subject areas." Shortly after becoming the first woman to lead the Liberal Party in its 81-year history, Ms Ley declared that "we need more women in our party" and vowed to look at ways to make it a reality. A record-breaking number of women were elected to Australia's parliament at this month's federal election, with the majority coming from Labor's ranks in the House of Representatives.
News.com.au
21-05-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Liberal senator was recruiting Jacinta Nampijinpa Price for ‘10 years' before her defection
James Paterson says he was actively recruiting Jacinta Nampijinpa Price for a decade before her shock defection to the Liberal party room after the federal election. Senator Price is a member of the Northern Territory's Country Liberal Party. As an affiliate of the Liberals and Nationals, the CLP's members can choose which party room to sit in at the federal level. Senator Paterson acknowledged it was 'certainly possible' Senator Price switching to the Liberals played a role in the collapse of the Coalition, but that 'the truth is that Jacinta Price has always felt that she was a Liberal'. 'She has always preferred to sit in the Liberal party room,' he told Sky News. 'I have been trying to recruit Jacinta to Liberal Party for 10 years, and before the 2022 federal election, in the spirit of Coalition and trying to keep things calm, she agreed to sit with the National Party. 'But that was not her preference, and it was always the case that she would seek to join the Liberal Party when she had the opportunity to do so, and we welcome her to Liberal Party.' Senator Paterson said his colleague was 'an extraordinary political talent' and that the Liberal Party was 'very proud to have her'. After her defection, Senator Price backed Angus Taylor to lead the Liberals and announced her candidacy as his deputy. She withdrew her deputy bid after Sussan Ley won the leadership vote last week.
The Guardian
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Ley's first appearance as Liberal leader; Labor urged to be more ambitious; and Aunty Donna's straight man goes solo
Good afternoon. Sussan Ley says she will 'take the time to get it right' after becoming Australia's first female opposition leader, narrowly beating Angus Taylor in a party room ballot for the Liberal leadership. Ley's deputy will be Ted O'Brien, the former energy spokesperson, who fended off a surprise challenge from the Queensland MP Phil Thompson. Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who had announced she would run for deputy leader, withdrew after Taylor lost the leadership ballot. In her first press conference as opposition leader, Ley said Australia was 'a place where I could dream my biggest dreams', and the Liberals needed to respect, reflect and represent modern Australia. She said the party would review 'every single policy issue' in the wake of the election, including nuclear and net zero, but that there 'won't be a climate war' under her leadership. We may be waiting weeks for a result in the seat of Calwell – the most complex ever counted in an Australian election Some witness statements 'blatantly contradictory' to Alan Jones sexual assault allegations, court hears Mass murder at Bondi Junction likely due to Joel Cauchi's 'sexual frustration and hatred towards women', inquest told NSW to legalise e-scooters on paths and roads up to 20km/h for those over 16 UN body rules Russia responsible for downing of flight MH17 prompting calls for compensation A year after deadly riots, New Caledonia's president vows to address push for independence Erin Patterson is on trial in regional Victoria, where she has pleaded not guilty to murdering or attempting to murder four relatives of her estranged husband at a 2023 lunch. Nino Bucci has been attending the trial and explains what's happened so far. You can catch up on the latest evidence from today here. 'We need an effective opposition in the House of Representatives. That's extremely important. And we need the government to be held to account on the things that communities like Kooyong care about.' The freshly re-elected teal independent Monique Ryan says she will spend the next three years focusing on housing affordability and tax reform, and will push the Albanese government for more action on electrification and the net zero transition. The latest Guardian Essential poll shows many voters want the Albanese government to stick to the policies it took to the election, but there is appetite among progressives for Labor to use its large majority to be more ambitious, writes Essential's Peter Lewis. Sign up to Afternoon Update Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Broden Kelly: Yabusele review – Aunty Donna's straight man gets personal Who is Broden Kelly? That's the question he tries to answer in his first solo show – but you might find yourself missing the absurdist antics of his beloved trio. Today's starter word is: GULA. You have five goes to get the longest word including the starter word. Play Wordiply. Enjoying the Afternoon Update? Then you'll love our Morning Mail newsletter. Sign up here to start the day with a curated breakdown of the key stories you need to know, and complete your daily news roundup. And follow the latest in US politics by signing up for This Week in Trumpland. If you have a story tip or technical issue viewing this newsletter, please reply to this email. If you are a Guardian supporter and need assistance with regards to contributions and/or digital subscriptions, please email
SBS Australia
13-05-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Sussan Ley takes on Liberal leadership
As Labor's new ministry was sworn in. "I, Anthony Norman Albanese, do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will well and truly serve the Commonwealth of Australia, her land, and per people, in the office of Prime Minister. The doors closed on the Liberal's Party Room meeting to elect a new leader. Sussan Ley came out on top, narrowly beating former opposition treasurer Angus Taylor to lead the party as it recovers from a tough election loss. "We listened to the Australian people on Saturday, and we will continue to listen to them around the country. We have to have a Liberal Party that respects modern Australia, that reflects modern Australia, and that represents modern Australia." Ms Ley was the moderate option - beating out a joint ticket of Angus Taylor and Jacinta Price. Ms Price defected from the National Party to join the Liberals just last week, announcing her bid for deputy alongside Mr Taylor on Instagram over the weekend. PRICE: "We have such passion for this country, for our party, and for the coalition as a whole. That's what I think Australians need to understand. We're a team that's prepared to get out there and fight." TAYLOR: "Now absolutely right, and you've been a great inspiration to me. But we've got to regroup, rebuild, and get back into the fight." The vote for the leader was first - and when Mr Taylor was unsuccessful, Ms Price did not contest for the deputy position. That instead went to Ted O'Brien, who is known as the architect of the coalition's nuclear proposal, serving as the opposition climate change and energy spokesman since 2022. That's possibly a signal the party will double down on its energy plan, although Ms Ley says the party will work through all its policy positions. "I committed to my colleagues that there would be no captain's calls from anywhere, by me. And I also committed during the discussions that I had with them this week that we would work through every single policy issue, we would canvas the different views, and we would take the time to get it right." Sussan Ley is the first woman to lead the Liberal Party. She was first elected for the regional NSW seat of Farrer in 2001, and has served as a minister in the sport, health, aged care and environment portfolios. But with the Liberal Party's worst result in decades, there are some concerns Ms Ley could be a scapegoat for the party, Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at the Australian National University Michelle Ryan explains. "So the glass cliff is a phenomenon whereby women are more likely to take on leadership positions in times of crisis. We can think of Susan Ley's appointment in terms of a glass cliff kind of appointment. And, I mean, I would definitely stress that she's incredibly qualified for the job, but I do think there is something to look at in terms of the Liberals coming out of an unprecedented sort of electoral loss, and why it is that this is the first time that they've had a woman as their leader." She says it could put Ms Ley in a challenging position. "I think it is risky and precarious. It's how we often talk about the glass cliff. So the idea is that this is, of course, a very high position, leader of the opposition, but it's there's risk and precarity with it, because taking on a leadership role in times of crisis often opens you up for criticism and makes it very difficult to do a leadership job. It means that all eyes are on her, I guess. And when there's a lot of crisis to deal with, it means that often evaluations of leaders during times of crisis are perhaps unfair or difficult. So it'll be interesting to see how long she stays in the role." Ms Ley saying she expects to remain in the position for the parliamentary term. "Everyone who takes on this role takes it on with the responsibility and determination and passion that I have. And, 100 per cent, I will be here in three years but more than that we will be in a competitive position." Colleagues, including Liberal MP Andrew Wallace, welcome a new era for the party. "Absolutely, we've got to demonstrate that the Liberal Party is listening to the people of Australia and learning. I'm very pleased to be a part of that, and its time to rebuild and get on with it." With Liberal MP Melissa McIntosh saying the party needs to support Ms Ley as she takes the reins. "This is a first for us as a party, and we need to ensure that it doesn't stay a first. That we get in behind Sussan and we start the rebuild."
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Jacinta Price's message to Australia after she loses out in bid for deputy leadership of Liberal party after her stunning defection
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has claimed she withdrew her bid to become Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party out of 'respect' after Angus Taylor lost. Sussan Ley was confirmed as the new leader of the Liberal party on Tuesday morning, making history as the party's first female leader. She won the vote 29-25 against Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, who had run on a joint ticket with Senator Price as his Deputy. Last week, Senator Price sensationally defected from the Nationals party room to sit with the Liberal Party room. As a member of the Country Liberal Party, she can choose between the two. But it was widely seen as a betrayal. And when it became clear that Taylor had lost his tilt at the leadership, Price withdrew her own hat from the ring. In a statement released in the hours after the ballot, Senator Price congratulated Ley and her newly-elected deputy, Ted O'Brien. 'While I am disappointed Angus Taylor was not elected leader, I respect the decision made by my colleagues within the party room today,' Price said. 'I was contesting the position of deputy leader on a ticket with Angus Taylor, and given the outcome with respect to the position of leader of the Liberal Party, I chose not to contest the position of deputy leader. 'I recognise that I am new to the party, and am grateful that our party is one that afforded me the opportunity to consider putting myself forward for the position of deputy leader in those circumstances. 'Ultimately, I want the best outcome for all Australians — that is why I entered politics, and why I continue to serve as a member of the Australian parliament. 'So while the outcome today is not the one that I would have wanted, it in no way lessens my commitment to the Liberal Party and the broader Coalition. 'Nor does the outcome lessen my resolve to rebuild and strengthen the Liberal Party.' Senator Price insisted she would work with Ley and O'Brien to 'ensure the Coalition is a formidable Opposition to the Albanese Labor Government and presents a compelling alternative to the Australian public at the next election'. Her former party leader, Nationals boss David Littleproud, said he still trusted Price despite her defection. 'Yes, I do. The reality is … we gave Jacinta every support we possibly could. We were the first ones to support her in the 'No' case,' he told the ABC on Tuesday morning. 'The reality is that her ambitions exceed what the National Party can provide. You can't be the Prime Minister (in) the national party, I accept that. 'We're deeply disappointed. We'll work through that process. This is more than about my ego (or) anyone else's ego. This is about the Australian people.' It remains to be seen whether new leader Ley will hand Price a position in the new shadow ministry. Under Peter Dutton's leadership she served as the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians.
