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Opposition Spokesman Defends Sussan Ley
Scott Buchholz, Opposition Skills and Training spokesman, urged observers not to confuse Sussan Ley's “feminine politeness” for weakness. The Queensland MP also criticized Ley’s predecessor, Peter Dutton, describing his leadership as “authoritarian.” He addressed recent remarks by Victorian Liberal senator Sarah Henderson as well.
“I see Sussan doing incredible things, given the circumstances that she’s been having to do with it. I think what the party’s struggling with is the style of leadership that Sussan brings,” Buchholz said after a party event in Canberra.
He added,
“Don’t mistake her feminine politeness for weakness. We have come from a previous leadership style of authoritarian [under Dutton] to now a consultative, and some people mistake that, but there are just different styles of leadership.”
Response to Henderson’s Comments
Buchholz had not heard about Henderson’s statements earlier that day but, once informed, called them “career-limiting comments.” He noted the party is still recovering from its May election defeat and needs time to heal.
Brief Sign-Off
A belated good afternoon to all readers. Alexander Darling in Melbourne taking over from Kayla Olaya for the latest updates.
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