Federal politics live: Jane Hume scathing of Coalition 'rabble'
Liberal senator Jane Hume has offered a scathing assessment of the Coalition's electoral fortunes after yet another dire poll.
Key events and statements from various politicians are detailed, including:
- The Coalition's primary vote has declined to 18 per cent, while One Nation's vote has increased to 27 per cent.
- Liberal senator Jane Hume criticizes the Coalition as a 'rabble' and calls for leaders to reflect on their performance.
- Alex Hawke, Manager of Opposition Business, says he's 'adamant' his Liberal colleagues are behind Sussan Ley's leadership.
- Independent MP Andrew Gee urges former Nationals to move to the crossbench, citing One Nation's rise as an existential threat.
- Shadow Attorney-General Andrew Wallace warns a challenge against Sussan Ley would be seen as a 'political assassination'.
- Helen Haines and David Pocock urge the federal government to expand a paid prac scheme to medical and allied health students.
- Opposition Leader Sussan Ley urges protesters to stay home during Israel President Isaac Herzog's visit.
- Liberal frontbencher Jonathan Duniam refuses to confirm Sussan Ley's leadership status, urging colleagues to focus on the job.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expresses hope for the Coalition to improve and fend off One Nation.
- The Executive Council of Australian Jewry welcomes Israel President Isaac Herzog's visit, emphasizing its significance for Bondi terror attack survivors.
- Sussan Ley denies a toxic relationship with David Littleproud and insists the Coalition is united.
- James McGrath calls for the Coalition to 'calm down' and focus on unity, criticizing the messy split and its impact on the brand.
