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View from The Hill: Hastie pulls out but Liberal leadership battle remains in flux
- On Friday, Andrew Hastie, Western Australian backbencher and former soldier, ruled himself out of a Liberal leadership contest, clearing the way for Angus Taylor.
- On Thursday, Hastie and Angus Taylor met at a conservative gathering in Melbourne before Katie Allen's memorial, drawing criticism for its male-only optics.
- Hastie said `Over the past few weeks there has been speculation about the future leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia` and he will focus on immigration and energy instead of a leadership bid.
- Opposition Leader Sussan Ley allocated temporary shadow portfolios to Liberal shadow ministers after the Nationals quit the shadow cabinet last week, with parliament resuming on Tuesday and a likely interest rate decision looming.
- The Nationals' split, driven by three Nationals senators breaking shadow cabinet solidarity last week, has deepened strain across the Coalition and raised risks of a prolonged fight to the 2028 federal election.
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View from The Hill: Hastie pulls out but Liberal leadership battle remains in flux
The battle over the Liberal leadership took a dramatic turn late on Friday when Andrew Hastie announced he was pulling out. His surprise announcement came just a day after a meeting between Hastie and the other aspirant – defence spokesman Angus Taylor – over who should challenge Sussan Ley, ended in stalemate. Hastie’s action has brought more clarity to the path ahead. At the same time, it has also left it uncertain, at least in the short term.…
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