(Canberra, January 27, 2026) — Allies of Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley express confidence she will retain her position, while Angus Hastie is reportedly positioning himself as a potential alternative, according to reports Saturday.
Australia’s Liberal Party leadership is facing scrutiny as members consider the party’s future direction.
- Sussan Ley’s allies believe she will remain Liberal leader.
- Angus Hastie is being discussed as a possible contender for the leadership role.
Confidence among supporters of current Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley remains high, suggesting she is likely to remain in her position, sources report.
However, Angus Hastie is reportedly making moves that could be interpreted as a challenge to Ley’s leadership, signaling potential internal competition within the party. The nature of Hastie’s pitch for the job was not immediately detailed in reports.
The developments come as the Liberal Party assesses its standing and future strategy following recent political events. Further details are expected as discussions within the party continue.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The Age and added independent analysis and context.
