View from The Hill: Hastie pulls out but Liberal leadership battle remains in flux

View from The Hill: Hastie pulls out but Liberal leadership battle remains in flux

The battle over the Liberal leadership took a dramatic turn late on Friday when Andrew Hastie announced he was pulling out. His surprise announcement came just a day after a meeting between Hastie and the other aspirant – defence spokesman Angus Taylor – over who should challenge Sussan Ley, ended in stalemate. Hastie’s action has brought more clarity to the path ahead. At the same time, it has also left it uncertain, at least in the short term.…

Hastie Rules Himself Out of Liberal Leadership Contest

Federal Western Australian Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has ruled himself out of challenging for the Liberal Party leadership. This announcement comes after he met with fellow right faction member Angus Taylor on Jan. 29 likely to discuss the possibility of challenging current Opposition Leader Sussan Ley. Hastie said over the past few weeks there had been speculation about the future leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia. “I’ve previously st…

Hastie says he won't challenge for leadership as Ley gives Nationals one-week ultimatum

One of Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley's potential challengers has ducked out of the running, saying he doesn't have enough support.

Andrew Hastie says he will not fight to become Liberals leader

Hastie said in a statement he would not contest the leadership of the Liberal Party.

Breaking: Hastie rules out challenge to Sussan Ley

The West Australian backbencher had made no secret of his desire to lead the party but says he will not run against Sussan Ley this week, a move which could pave the way for Angus Taylor.

Libs urge leadership rivals to reflect amid tensions

The timing of a meeting between leadership rivals Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor before a funeral has been...