Liberal Senator Questions Sussan Ley’s Leadership
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson expressed doubt about the party's prospects under Sussan Ley’s leadership amid ongoing debates over net-zero emissions targets. Following intense infighting and leadership speculation, Henderson admitted she struggled to support the current direction.
Concerns Over Party Direction
"I do have to say really honestly, I do think Sussan is losing support," Henderson told Sky News on Friday. "But I do believe in miracles."
When asked if the party could recover with Ley leading, Henderson paused before confirming her reluctance to back the current path.
Senator’s Honest Assessment
"I'm not in the business of throwing anyone under the bus, I'm stating the bleeding obvious, we are in a dire situation," she said. "The infighting has been terrible and I'm terribly sorry about what's been going on in the Liberal Party."
Response to Leadership Changes
After Ley took over the Liberal leadership, Henderson was removed from the shadow cabinet. Despite this, she praised Ley’s decision to call several meetings to move forward on energy and climate policy.
Henderson called the meetings a "significant step forward" toward establishing a clear stance on these issues.
Summary: Senator Sarah Henderson openly questioned Sussan Ley's leadership due to party conflict but acknowledged recent efforts to address energy and climate policies as promising steps.