Liberal leadership standoff as defence dome debate emerges
Jan 30, 2026•7 min
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Episode description
Liberal Party leadership tensions continue as Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie hold discussions about potentially challenging Sussan Ley, but neither has formally stepped forward, leaving Ley as unchallenged leader. The opposition prepares for parliament's return next week without the Nationals as coalition partners. Former Army Chief Peter Leahy calls for Australia to develop its own missile defence dome system, citing advanced rocket technology threats and arguing that geographic distance no longer protects Australian military bases and civilians from potential attacks.
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