Australian news and politics live: Andrew Hastie in Parliament with copy of The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Today, an ostentatiously large copy of The Art of War by Sun Tzu is sitting on top of Andrew Hastie’s desk in the chamber.
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Ley points finger over leadership speculation
Ley points finger over leadership speculation
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says her team are not focused on removing her from her position.
Asked about reports that Angus Taylor was plotting to oust her from the leadership, Ms Ley blamed the media.
“These are ridiculous suggestions, and they’re made by people in the media,” she told ABC News Breakfast.
“(They are) not the conversations that I’m having with my colleagues, and they’re not the focus of my team, and I really mean that.
Ms Ley said for every minute she speaks about leadership speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is not being held responsible.
