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It took nearly five hours, but Liberal MPs emerged from today's party meeting with a decision on whether to drop net zero. And while leader Sussan Ley is holding off until tomorrow to announce the final outcome, senior Liberal sources say 28 speakers wanted to jettison the 2050 target entirely, 17 expressed a desire to retain it in some form, while four were on the fence. Chief political reporter Dan Jervis Bardy tells Nour Haydar what happened inside the meeting, what tomorrow's outcome means for the future of the Coalition, and whether Sussan Ley's leadership is on the line
The prime minister backs Chris Minns on banning Nazi slogans, Jacinta Allan promises a ban on face masks at protests. Plus, one of ABC's best known presenters warns that the Liberal Party will face brand damage if they ditch Sussan Ley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at the opposition Liberal party meeting to discuss its climate policy and a likely tussle over what net zero by 2050 should look like.
A reputed rival to Sussan Ley is refusing to categorically rule out challenging the Liberal leadership, saying he isn't planning on it; Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC over the way a speech he made was edited in a documentary aired by the broadcaster; The Wiggles have admitted to selling a popular headband for kids without warning parents about the dangers of button batteries; Hungarian-British writer David Szalay has won this year's Booker Prize for fiction with his novel, Flesh. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sussan Ley losing Liberal base as the party conflict deepens over climate targets, a civil war erupts on the right in the US. Plus, Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson has refused to endorse opposition leader Sussan Ley, saying she is “losing support” amid falling polls and party infighting over climate policy; This year is on track to be the second or third warmest on record; Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie visited one of Ukraine’s most dangerous frontline cities; Carrie Bickmore has been named Victoria’s 2026 Australian of the Year. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sussan Ley stares down leadership speculation after a Liberal colleague says she's losing her party's support.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie spoke with Mark Levy and offered his response on the Coalition's Net Zero approach and the doubts surrounding Sussan Ley's position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals a NAB worker has been arrested for an alleged $10m “ghost car” loan scam as part of a $150m fraud syndicate bust. Plus, National Political Editor Andrew Greene on why Sussan Ley could “survive until Christmas” despite unrest in the Liberal Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Opposition leader says she's delivering a "credible" policy alternative, as her position is undermined by some colleagues. QANTAS is winding back some domestic services as demand softens. And Kanye West meets with Rabbi as he apologisesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Opposition leader says she's delivering a "credible" policy alternative, as her position is undermined by some colleagues. QANTAS is winding back some domestic services as demand softens. And Kanye West meets with Rabbi as he apologisesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winning victory on the back of a campaign that preached a message of affordability, and never backing away from his principles, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City. His surprise win has been hailed as a path forward for Democrats around the US who are struggling to connect with the American people. Back in Australia, the Coalition continues to tear itself apart. The Liberals are poised to ditch their net zero pledge after conservative powerbrokers urged Sussan Ley to follow the Nationals in dumping the emissions reduction target. Bridie Jabour speaks with the editor, Lenore Taylor, deputy editor Patrick Keneally and the national news editor, Josephine Tovey, about what Australian political parties could learn from Zohran Mamdani
Chia rẽ nội bộ trong liên đảng gia tăng sau khi đảng Quốc gia tuyên bố họ sẽ rút lại cam kết đạt mức phát thải ròng bằng 0 vào năm 2050. Cùng lúc, kết quả thăm dò dư luận cho thấy tỷ lệ ủng hộ đảng Tự do đang xuống mức thấp kỷ lục, cũng làm dấy lên những đồn đoán sôi nổi về vị thế lãnh đạo của bà Sussan Ley.
We want to hear from you! Please complete our survey: 2025 ABC News Daily Audience SurveyThe Coalition's climate policies have been under review since its drubbing at the last election.But now that the Nationals have struck first, deciding to abandon a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, there's big pressure on Sussan Ley's leadership of the Liberal Party.Will the Liberals follow their Coalition partner? And what would it mean for their electoral prospects and the signal it sends about the two parties' enthusiasm for climate action?Today, Michelle Grattan, the chief political correspondent at The Conversation, on the history of the Coalition's climate policy and what happens next.Featured:Michelle Grattan, chief political correspondent at The Conversation and a professorial fellow at the University of Canberra
Chanté Joseph's viral Vogue article has sparked a global debate: why are women obscuring their partners online, sharing only a hand or a blurred face? We unpack the shifting script where public partnership can feel cringe, and how the new flex is independence. And in headlines today, The Victorian Supreme Court has released the documents relating to Erin Patterson’s murder conviction appeal revealing her team believes a substantial miscarriage of justice has occurred; An academic has warned the Liberal party that women are watching how they treat their leader as Sussan Ley continues to fight to keep her leadership position; French authorities have started proceedings to suspend online fast-fashion retailer Shein days after weapons and childlike sex dolls were found being sold on its site; US singer Jelly Roll has called out a Sydney store for poor treatment after he attempted to spend some down time from performing doing some retail therapy THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Chanté Joseph, Journalist Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If, as expected, the net zero target is abandoned, the long delay in reaching this point will leave the Liberals looking like they've capitulated once again to the Nationals.
New York’s best days are over as a radical socialist takes City Hall, Sussan Ley’s leadership faces open revolt. Plus, a top economics journalist warns Australia’s staring down a power-driven recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Bowen is called out for the unintended consequences of his so-called free power plan. Plus, Sussan Ley tries to downplay the civil war within the Liberal party, but how long can she hold on to the leadership? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coalition's Jonno Duniam denies rumours he'll challenge Sussan Ley'sleadership, New York City elects first Muslim mayor, Tottenham Hotspurs coast to 4-0 home win over F-C Copenhagen
Altra dura prova di leadership per Ley sul piano di azzeramento del bilancio di emissioni di gas serra. Per Paul Scutti "i Liberals stanno vivendo il loro peggior momento."
Her party at a crossroads and her leadership under scrutiny as a split emerges over net zero carbon climate policy. Liberal leader Sussan Ley speaks to AM.
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Her party at a crossroads and her leadership under scrutiny as a split emerges over net zero carbon climate policy. Liberal leader Sussan Ley speaks to AM.
Nine Radio Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joins John to discuss the news from Canberra where the opposition continues to debate net zero, and Sussan Ley's leadership looks more tenuous than ever. Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday and 7pm on Friday on 2GB/4BC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Under-fire Optus executives have copped a parliamentary bashing for their response to a triple-zero outage linked to the deaths of three people; New research has found Australian women are working more and with better pay and job security than ever, but uneven sector pay and domestic workload remain stubborn barriers to equality; Support for the opposition has plummeted to a record low, as voter backing for embattled Liberal leader Sussan Ley nosedives; The Block's Dan and Dani Reilly are expecting their second child. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Ailish Delaney Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New CCTV has been released of an alleged daylight kidnapping in suburban Sydney. The man was returned unharmed this morning, after allegations of a million-dollar ransom and a police investigation. But the kidnappers are still on the run. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Sydney Morning Herald crime reporter Riley Walter, who unpacks why there’s been an escalation in brazen crime and what’s behind it. Headlines: Calls are growing for Optus boss Stephen Rue to stand down, Sussan Ley is reportedly set to abandon the Liberal Party’s controversial Net Zero target, and a list of Australia’s most gruelling jobs has been released. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastFacebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sussan Ley faces pressure to pick a side as the Nationals abandon net zero by 2050. Plus, experts sound the alarm over a lack of burn offs leading into bushfire season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sussan Ley in crisis mode after the latest Newspoll results, the Victorian government fast-tracks approval for one of Australia's largest solar farms. Plus, Donald Trump threatens Nigeria with military action as Christians continue to be slaughtered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nine’s Federal Politics Editor Charles Croucher joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss what to expect from the final two weeks of federal parliament. The Liberal Party's internal debate over climate policy, specifically the commitment to net-zero emissions, has flared up due to the Nationals pre-emptively declaring they will scrap the target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The pressure's on Sussan Ley's leadership as the Nationals dump a commitment to net zero carbon emissions.
The pressure's on Sussan Ley's leadership as the Nationals dump a commitment to net zero carbon emissions.
The Coalition has sunk to its worst approval rating in 40 years of Newspoll, while leader Sussan Ley has plunged further into the negatives. Can she – and the party – continue? You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nationals have walked away from the net zero target dialling up pressure on Liberal leader Sussan Ley.
News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks King Charles’ decision to strip Andrew of all titles and evict him from the Royal Lodge. Plus, National Political Editor Andrew Greene explains why Sussan Ley’s failure to land a blow while PM Anthony Albanese is overseas is a missed opportunity. Plus, cracks grow for the Coalition crippled by internal division and a lack of consensus over net-zero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Koutsoukis joins Democracy Sausage to examine Barnaby Joyce's political future and asks whether One Nation is really a viable option for the former Nationals leader.Will Barnaby Joyce defect to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party? Why did David Littleproud allegedly tell Joyce he wasn't wanted in Parliament? And is Sussan Ley's Coalition giving Labor too easy a ride on AUKUS and foreign policy?Jason Koutsoukis is a Special Correspondent with The Saturday Paper covering politics and national affairs.Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au.This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Questions swirl around Sussan Ley’s leadership after colleagues refuse to back her attack on the PM’s T-shirt, inflation spikes hitting mortgage holders hard. Plus, Jim Chalmers battles to keep his economic credibility intact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack’s haircut debacle from yesterday is still continuing, we’re living off Jack’s voice memo he sent to Producer Tom in the moment and it’s still funny, particularly the part where he described the smell ruminating from his new barber, so get ready to enjoy that throughout the show. Plus we’re feeling for the high schoolers today because it turns out that 9 schools taught their students the wrong type of history for their Ancient History exam GASP (00:00) Things are looking up for Jack! (01:55) Mystic is off today (07:15) Sussan Ley called out Albo, but we just love her voice. Whose voice do you love? (16:25) Chrissie's Clickbait #1 (21:00) Chrissie's Quizzie (26:15) They didn't learn about Julius Caesar...so Chrissie teaches us a history lesson (33:40) Chrissie's Mum vs Minis (36:36) Chrissie's Clickbait #2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ita Buttrose warns multicultural pride is fading as Australia frays at the edges, Sussan Ley demands Albanese apologise for his offensive band T-shirt. Plus, a secret dossier confirms power prices are set to soar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the aftermath of former frontbencher Andrew Hastie's fighting words, opposition leader Sussan Ley continues to struggle with persistent internal tensions in the Coalition over its direction on immigration policy. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to shadow minister for immigration Paul Scarr about why he rejects rhetoric about ‘mass migration' and argues that those seeking to inflame emotions are hurting the national interest. The Queensland senator speaks about his passion for connecting Liberal party values with multicultural communities in Australia, and gives us a glimpse of his well-loved antique collection
After finally meeting with Donald Trump, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese passed another political test and returned home with a win. Domestically, the Coalition continued to battle over net zero and generate its own headlines for all the wrong reasons. Bridie Jabour talks to editor Lenore Taylor, national news editor Josephine Tovey and head of newsroom Mike Ticher about what Albanese's and Sussan Ley's two very different weeks tells us about the state of Australian politics
Over in Australia, Opposition leader Sussan Ley has walked back hear earlier comments calling for Kevin Rudd to resign as US ambassador. Ley earlier suggested Rudd leave the role after US President Donald Trump criticised him during a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australian correspondent Murray Olds explained the situation further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The US sends its advisers to Israel as Gaza ceasefire threatened; Opposition leader Sussan Ley calls on Kevin Rudd to resign; And in sport, a joint bid to host the 2031 Women's World Cup.
EXCLUSIVE: Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has spoke with Mark Levy and revealed why he won't be competing for the seat of New England at the next election, effecteivly ending his relationship with the Nationals Party. He also explained his situation with Nationals leader David Littleproud and just what needs to happen with under-fire Liberal leader Sussan Ley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025年10月16日中午:反对党领袖苏珊·莱伊(Sussan Ley)周三在墨尔本发表讲话,谈及维州的犯罪危机,她称“墨尔本已从最宜居城市沦为澳大利亚犯罪之都”(收听播客,了解详情)。
Continua la crisi della Coalizione liberal-nazionale: la leader Sussan Ley cala nei sondaggi e i contrasti proseguono tra chi preferisce un approccio moderato e chi vorrebbe politiche più aggressive, in stile Donald Trump o Nigel Farage.
Following their historic loss at the last federal election, it became apparent the Liberal party had a glaring issue... women. So, now with a newly minted leader in Sussan Ley, just how do the opposition fix their women problem? And rebuild from a political washout? And who is Sussan Ley, the history-making first female leader of the Liberals? And in headlines today, Israel has delayed aid into the Gaza Strip due to Hamas' delay in returning bodies of hostages, while re-emergent Hamas fighters have publicly executed 7 men, darkening the outlook for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war; Teenagers with Instagram will soon be restricted to viewing content in line with PG-13 movie ratings as Australia readies for a world-first social media ban; US far right commentator Candace Owens will find out today if her appeal in the high court to have her Australian visa ban overturned is successful; There’s another Aussie name on the Hollywood walk of fame with actress Naomi Watts receiving the accolade THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Sussan Ley, Opposition Leader Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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