Squiz Today The Liberals prep for a leadership vote, and some Lunar New Year dumplings
Feb 12, 2026
A fast-paced wrap of a sudden leadership challenge and the party drama it sparks. A sober look at the stalled progress on Closing the Gap targets. Market moves and corporate results that shifted the business landscape. Celebration of Australia’s first Winter Games gold and a festive Lunar New Year dumpling recipe to try.
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Liberal Leadership Crisis And Urgency
- The Liberal Party faces a rapid leadership contest amid heavy polling losses and internal resignations.
- New leadership must quickly repair coalition unity and stem voter drift to One Nation.
Closing The Gap Still Falling Short
- Closing the Gap remains off track: 15 of 19 targets are not yet met and four are worsening.
- The government pledged extra funding but critics say progress needs enforceable accountability measures.
Back Funding With Enforceable Accountability
- Increase targeted support for mental-health and crisis services tied to Indigenous outcomes.
- Back funding with enforceable accountability rather than just reporting, as Senator Lydia Thorpe argued.