Ex-Liberal Leader Criticizes Sussan Ley and the Party
Sussan Ley and the Liberal Party have faced sharp criticism from a former party leader due to poor direction and internal struggles. Ms. Ley has been accused of lacking clear strategy and leadership amid ongoing party infighting and disappointing poll results.
Leadership and Strategic Issues
The opposition leader has been faulted for failing to present a clear path forward as the Liberals approach a final decision on their energy and climate change policies. Following weeks of damaging disputes and leadership rumors, Ley has initiated several party room meetings to finalize a new energy and emissions strategy.
John Hewson’s Assessment
She hasn't shown any clear strategy, or any strong capacity in terms of leadership.
John Hewson, a former Liberal leader who left the party in 2019 over climate concerns, offered a harsh evaluation of both Ley and the current party direction. He criticized the lack of substantive policies, attributing it to the members' limited experience outside politics.
- "They haven't got people with significant business experience," Hewson noted.
- "I don't think that they've got people who are policy wonks in economic policy."
- "You can't just keep being negative and hoping to win on criticism, as (Tony) Abbott did."
Summary
Internal conflict and a lack of strong leadership have left the Liberal Party struggling to define a clear future direction under Sussan Ley's leadership.
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