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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 25 MIN

Could 'freelancers' decide the Liberals' future?

from Politics Now · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The political heat remains on Opposition leader Sussan Ley, and while the jostle to replace her as Liberal leader continues behind the scenes, moderates are talking down the prospect. But could the 'soft middle' and 'freelancers' in the Liberal party actually decide its future direction? It comes as the Albanese government tries to land a last-minute deal with states and territories over hospital funding but are they ready to come to the table?Patricia Karvelas and Tom Crowley break it all down on Politics Now.LISTEN TO IMMIGRATION EP HERE: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/politics-now/why-immigration-is-back-on-the-agenda-/106038954Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected]

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