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Getting set for a Liberal leadership challenge, and some withering reviews

Feb 11, 2026
A rundown of political manoeuvring as a senior Liberal prepares a leadership challenge. Coverage of a mass shooting in British Columbia and the investigation that followed. Winter Games drama with a dramatic moguls spin out and medal prospects. A new Wuthering Heights film sparks sharply divided reviews and cultural debate.
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INSIGHT

Liberal Leadership Challenge Looms

  • Angus Taylor's resignation signals a serious leadership challenge brewing in the Liberal Party.
  • Claire Kimball and Alice Dempster explain the context of past ballots and internal fractures that make this plausible.
INSIGHT

Narrow Win And Party Fractures Matter

  • Internal defections and narrow previous votes have weakened Susan Lee's position since her election over Taylor.
  • The hosts link parliamentary missteps and shaken coalition handling to increasing vulnerability.
ADVICE

Follow Live Coverage For Fast Developments

  • Expect rapid developments: party room meetings and votes can be scheduled quickly amid parliamentary business.
  • Follow live reporting from Parliament House for the most up-to-date outcome, the hosts advise implicitly.
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