The Daily Aus Headlines: Liberal leadership challenge expected this week
Feb 9, 2026
Political drama looms with talk of a leadership challenge that could unseat the Opposition leader. A high-profile legal bid seeks to undo guilty pleas from the 2019 mosque shootings. A rising sprint star opts out of the Commonwealth Games to chase another championship. An Australian makes history by winning a Super Bowl.
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Liberal Leadership Under Threat
- The Liberal Party may hold a leadership challenge this week after a poll showed falling popularity and over 60% dissatisfaction with Sussan Ley.
- Angus Taylor is named as the likely replacement, signaling internal pressure for change.
Shooter Seeks To Withdraw Guilty Pleas
- Brenton Tarrant seeks to discard his guilty pleas, claiming he wasn't rational when he admitted to the mosque shootings.
- If successful, the case could return to trial and he also appeals his unprecedented life-without-parole sentence.
Prioritise Long-Term Development
- Gout Gout will skip the Commonwealth Games to focus on the World Under-20 Championships in August.
- The move aims to build his career toward the Brisbane 2032 Olympics rather than immediate multi-sport events.