Sussan Ley Knows The Liberals Have A Problem. Here's How She's Going To Fix It

Oct 14, 2025
33 mins

Episode Description

Following their historic loss at the last federal election, it became apparent the Liberal party had a glaring issue... women.

So, now with a newly minted leader in Sussan Ley, just how do the opposition fix their women problem? And rebuild from a political washout?

And who is Sussan Ley, the history-making first female leader of the Liberals? 

And in headlines today, Israel has delayed aid into the Gaza Strip due to Hamas' delay in returning bodies of hostages, while re-emergent Hamas fighters have publicly executed 7 men, darkening the outlook for US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war; Teenagers with Instagram will soon be restricted to viewing content in line with PG-13 movie ratings as Australia readies for a world-first social media ban; US far right commentator Candace Owens will find out today if her appeal in the high court to have her Australian visa ban overturned is successful; There’s another Aussie name on the Hollywood walk of fame with actress Naomi Watts receiving the accolade

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CREDITS

Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy 

Guest: Sussan Ley, Opposition Leader

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

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