(Canberra, January 28, 2026) — A leadership dispute is unfolding within the Australian Liberal Party, with interventions from senior figures as David Littleproud faces pressure and Sussan Ley seeks to solidify her position.
Internal divisions within the Liberal Party have escalated, prompting interventions from party elders as key leaders navigate a challenging political landscape.
- Liberal elders are intervening in a leadership tussle within the party.
- Tony Abbott has called for the right wing of the party to unite against Sussan Ley.
- Sussan Ley claims David Littleproud rejected an offer of talks following a Coalition breakup.
- David Littleproud’s position as leader is reportedly precarious.
The Liberal Party is grappling with internal conflict as senior members attempt to influence the direction of the party, according to reports from The Australian.
Leadership Challenge
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has publicly urged the right faction of the Liberal Party to unite in an effort to remove Sussan Ley from a leadership position, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Sussan Ley stated that David Littleproud declined an offer to discuss the situation following a recent split within the Coalition, according to The Guardian.
Reports from The Sydney Morning Herald suggest that David Littleproud’s leadership position may be unstable.
Ley is reportedly increasing pressure on Littleproud as both leaders fight to maintain their positions, according to The Age.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The Australian, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age and added independent analysis and context.
