Australian news and politics live: Ley proclaims she’s a ‘coalitionist’, attempts to cool leadership concerns

LIVE UPDATES: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has told a joint Liberal-Nationals meeting she is a ‘coalitionist’, attempting to fight off mutiny as leadership rumours swirl.

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Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is attempting to fight off a leadership push.
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is attempting to fight off a leadership push. Credit: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

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Four arrested as pro-Palestine protesters clash with police

Pro-Palestine protesters have gathered in an attempt to “blockade” an arms expo at a Sydney convention centre.

The ICC is hosting the three-day Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition, principally sponsored by the NSW government and Investment NSW.

The event is expected to bring together a vast assortment of groups, from weapons manufacturers like BAE Systems, to KPMG, universities, and civilian manufacturing.

By 6.30am, the area on the fringe of the CBD had filled with protesters and police.

By 8am, four people had been arrested.

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