The historic loss for the Liberal party also represents an opportunity to alter course on key issues such as the Indigenous voice and climate policy
The Liberals’ problems began by failing to learn the lessons of the 2022 election.
His leadership seemed secure because he is the most senior conservative in a party with a much-reduced moderate faction. It’s true that poor turnout was a factor. But the party must avoid the seductive logic that this is an aberration. They need to listen to the issues of concern to the seats they need to win, not just the rump they still hold in Queensland and the regions. Sensible emissions reduction policy and a rejection of culture war issues must be top of the list.
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