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Ley has entered the most dangerous moment of her leadership – how much of it is her fault?

Ley has entered the most dangerous moment of her leadership – how much of it is her fault?

There were only three topics that Liberal MPs and their Nationals cousins were talking about. Ley must have an answer for each of them.

yesterday 9

WA Today

James Massola

Ley has entered the most dangerous moment of her leadership – how much of it is her fault?

Ley has entered the most dangerous moment of her leadership – how much of it is her fault?

There were only three topics that Liberal MPs and their Nationals cousins were talking about. Ley must have an answer for each of them.

yesterday 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Ley has entered the most dangerous moment of her leadership – how much of it is her fault?

Ley has entered the most dangerous moment of her leadership – how much of it is her fault?

There were only three topics that Liberal MPs and their Nationals cousins were talking about. Ley must have an answer for each of them.

yesterday 7

The Age

James Massola

Ley has entered the most dangerous moment of her leadership – how much of it is her fault?

Ley has entered the most dangerous moment of her leadership – how much of it is her fault?

There were only three topics that Liberal MPs and their Nationals cousins were talking about. Ley must have an answer for each of them.

yesterday 6

Brisbane Times

James Massola

The Nationals’ decision on net zero will push Sussan Ley’s leadership to the brink

The Nationals’ decision on net zero will push Sussan Ley’s leadership to the brink

It is now all but inevitable that the Liberal Party will also dump support for Australia to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

previous day 6

WA Today

James Massola

The Nationals’ decision on net zero will push Sussan Ley’s leadership to the brink

The Nationals’ decision on net zero will push Sussan Ley’s leadership to the brink

It is now all but inevitable that the Liberal Party will also dump support for Australia to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

previous day 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

The Nationals’ decision on net zero will push Sussan Ley’s leadership to the brink

The Nationals’ decision on net zero will push Sussan Ley’s leadership to the brink

It is now all but inevitable that the Liberal Party will also dump support for Australia to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

previous day 20

The Age

James Massola

The Nationals’ decision on net zero will push Sussan Ley’s leadership to the brink

The Nationals’ decision on net zero will push Sussan Ley’s leadership to the brink

It is now all but inevitable that the Liberal Party will also dump support for Australia to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

previous day 4

Brisbane Times

James Massola

What Barnaby Joyce really wants from One Nation

What Barnaby Joyce really wants from One Nation

The former Nationals leader is still flirting with One Nation but has not switched parties. If he does, this is what he might do with Pauline...

30.10.2025 8

WA Today

James Massola

What Barnaby Joyce really wants from One Nation

What Barnaby Joyce really wants from One Nation

The former Nationals leader is still flirting with One Nation but has not switched parties. If he does, this is what he might do with Pauline...

30.10.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

What Barnaby Joyce really wants from One Nation

What Barnaby Joyce really wants from One Nation

The former Nationals leader is still flirting with One Nation but has not switched parties. If he does, this is what he might do with Pauline...

30.10.2025 7

The Age

James Massola

What Barnaby Joyce really wants from One Nation

What Barnaby Joyce really wants from One Nation

The former Nationals leader is still flirting with One Nation but has not switched parties. If he does, this is what he might do with Pauline...

30.10.2025 6

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Joy Division attack is Sussan Ley’s knights-and-dames moment

Joy Division attack is Sussan Ley’s knights-and-dames moment

Just like Tony Abbott’s decision to reinstate the anachronistic honours, the opposition leader’s decision to go after a band T-shirt has baffled...

29.10.2025 1

WA Today

James Massola

Joy Division attack is Sussan Ley’s knights-and-dames moment

Joy Division attack is Sussan Ley’s knights-and-dames moment

Just like Tony Abbott’s decision to reinstate the anachronistic honours, the opposition leader’s decision to go after a band T-shirt has baffled...

29.10.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Joy Division attack is Sussan Ley’s knights-and-dames moment

Joy Division attack is Sussan Ley’s knights-and-dames moment

Just like Tony Abbott’s decision to reinstate the anachronistic honours, the opposition leader’s decision to go after a band T-shirt has baffled...

29.10.2025 4

The Age

James Massola

Joy Division attack is Sussan Ley’s knights-and-dames moment

Joy Division attack is Sussan Ley’s knights-and-dames moment

Just like Tony Abbott’s decision to reinstate the anachronistic honours, the opposition leader’s decision to go after a band T-shirt has baffled...

29.10.2025 3

Brisbane Times

James Massola

How Albanese triumphed, Trump got his deal and Ley was left with egg on her face

How Albanese triumphed, Trump got his deal and Ley was left with egg on her face

The federal opposition needs to change its tactics – the current ones aren’t working.

23.10.2025 10

WA Today

James Massola

How Albanese triumphed, Trump got his deal and Ley was left with egg on her face

How Albanese triumphed, Trump got his deal and Ley was left with egg on her face

The federal opposition needs to change its tactics – the current ones aren’t working.

23.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

How Albanese triumphed, Trump got his deal and Ley was left with egg on her face

How Albanese triumphed, Trump got his deal and Ley was left with egg on her face

The federal opposition needs to change its tactics – the current ones aren’t working.

23.10.2025 9

The Age

James Massola

How Albanese triumphed, Trump got his deal and Ley was left with egg on her face

How Albanese triumphed, Trump got his deal and Ley was left with egg on her face

The federal opposition needs to change its tactics – the current ones aren’t working.

23.10.2025 4

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Albanese knows Trump loves nothing more than making deals. He came prepared

Albanese knows Trump loves nothing more than making deals. He came prepared

Finally meeting the famously transactional US president, the prime minister extracted a critical minerals deal – and struck a major political blow.

21.10.2025 10

WA Today

James Massola

Albanese knows Trump loves nothing more than making deals. He came prepared

Albanese knows Trump loves nothing more than making deals. He came prepared

Finally meeting the famously transactional US president, the prime minister extracted a critical minerals deal – and struck a major political blow.

21.10.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Albanese knows Trump loves nothing more than making deals. He came prepared

Albanese knows Trump loves nothing more than making deals. He came prepared

Finally meeting the famously transactional US president, the prime minister extracted a critical minerals deal – and struck a major political blow.

21.10.2025 50

The Age

James Massola

Albanese knows Trump loves nothing more than making deals. He came prepared

Albanese knows Trump loves nothing more than making deals. He came prepared

Finally meeting the famously transactional US president, the prime minister extracted a critical minerals deal – and struck a major political blow.

21.10.2025 6

Brisbane Times

James Massola

There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

Barnaby Joyce looks likely to join Pauline Hanson and One Nation, following many others who have abandoned major parties. But who really wins out of...

20.10.2025 2

WA Today

James Massola

There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

Barnaby Joyce looks likely to join Pauline Hanson and One Nation, following many others who have abandoned major parties. But who really wins out of...

20.10.2025 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

Barnaby Joyce looks likely to join Pauline Hanson and One Nation, following many others who have abandoned major parties. But who really wins out of...

20.10.2025 5

The Age

James Massola

There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

There is risk and reward for Coalition as Joyce wrestles with irrelevance

Barnaby Joyce looks likely to join Pauline Hanson and One Nation, following many others who have abandoned major parties. But who really wins out of...

20.10.2025 6

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Has the Albanese-Chalmers relationship broken down?

Has the Albanese-Chalmers relationship broken down?

The treasurer was forced to deliver a humbling backdown on superannuation while the PM was overseas. The timing was brutal.

17.10.2025 10

WA Today

James Massola

Has the Albanese-Chalmers relationship broken down?

Has the Albanese-Chalmers relationship broken down?

The treasurer was forced to deliver a humbling backdown on superannuation while the PM was overseas. The timing was brutal.

17.10.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Has the Albanese-Chalmers relationship broken down?

Has the Albanese-Chalmers relationship broken down?

The treasurer was forced to deliver a humbling backdown on superannuation while the PM was overseas. The timing was brutal.

17.10.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

Has the Albanese-Chalmers relationship broken down?

Has the Albanese-Chalmers relationship broken down?

The treasurer was forced to deliver a humbling backdown on superannuation while the PM was overseas. The timing was brutal.

17.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

James Massola

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The changes that have been made are sensible ones that almost all economists have been begging for. But the timing is a problem for the government.

13.10.2025 3

WA Today

James Massola

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The changes that have been made are sensible ones that almost all economists have been begging for. But the timing is a problem for the government.

13.10.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The changes that have been made are sensible ones that almost all economists have been begging for. But the timing is a problem for the government.

13.10.2025 20

The Age

James Massola

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The timing of Chalmers’ humiliating super backdown is cynical for two reasons

The changes that have been made are sensible ones that almost all economists have been begging for. But the timing is a problem for the government.

13.10.2025 7

Brisbane Times

James Massola

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

No more silver lining as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s approval ratings follow those of the Coalition into the depths.

12.10.2025 9

WA Today

James Massola

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

No more silver lining as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s approval ratings follow those of the Coalition into the depths.

12.10.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

No more silver lining as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s approval ratings follow those of the Coalition into the depths.

12.10.2025 10

The Age

James Massola

This is a terrible result for Sussan Ley, but not a surprising one

No more silver lining as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s approval ratings follow those of the Coalition into the depths.

12.10.2025 6

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Andrew Hastie has said he wants to lead the Liberal Party one day. But the Perth MP personifies the division at the heart of conservative politics in...

09.10.2025 10

WA Today

James Massola

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Andrew Hastie has said he wants to lead the Liberal Party one day. But the Perth MP personifies the division at the heart of conservative politics in...

09.10.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Andrew Hastie has said he wants to lead the Liberal Party one day. But the Perth MP personifies the division at the heart of conservative politics in...

09.10.2025 9

The Age

James Massola

Sussan Ley will be challenged, but Libs may resist this Hastie elevation

Andrew Hastie has said he wants to lead the Liberal Party one day. But the Perth MP personifies the division at the heart of conservative politics in...

09.10.2025 9

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Albanese is pursuing a more independent foreign policy for Australia, but the US will probably remain the cornerstone of Australian foreign policy for...

26.09.2025 9

WA Today

James Massola

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Albanese is pursuing a more independent foreign policy for Australia, but the US will probably remain the cornerstone of Australian foreign policy for...

26.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Albanese is pursuing a more independent foreign policy for Australia, but the US will probably remain the cornerstone of Australian foreign policy for...

26.09.2025 20

The Age

James Massola

Airbus Albo finds international diplomacy harder in term two

Albanese is pursuing a more independent foreign policy for Australia, but the US will probably remain the cornerstone of Australian foreign policy for...

26.09.2025 8

Brisbane Times

James Massola

Ley needs Coalition climate war to end, and fast, to focus on Labor

Coalition leader Sussan Ley has dubbed the Albanese government’s 2025 emissions reduction target a train wreck. But energy policy could yet derail...

18.09.2025 8

WA Today

James Massola

Ley needs Coalition climate war to end, and fast, to focus on Labor

Coalition leader Sussan Ley has dubbed the Albanese government’s 2025 emissions reduction target a train wreck. But energy policy could yet derail...

18.09.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

James Massola