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After driving into ‘an electoral dead end’, where to now for the Liberal Party?

The Liberal Party faces an existential crisis after its worst electoral defeat, highlighted by losses in key suburban and mortgage-belt seats in the 2022 election.
This outcome largely stems from a strategic shift under Abbott and Dutton toward a harder, fear-based politics that neglected inner-city voters and failed to resonate with women and diverse communities.
The party launched its campaign in outer suburban western Sydney, targeting growth areas and promising fuel discounts, lower immigration, and increased housing supply, yet key seats like Werriwa remained with the government while others fell to Labor or independents.
Research shows the Liberals have lost their economic narrative and support among women, young people, and the university educated for at least four elections, with internal reviews emphasizing the need to rebuild by winning back these voters without relying on culture wars.
The party faces a leadership vote between Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley that will determine whether it shifts to the centre or doubles down on the right, with moderates warning that failing to learn lessons may threaten its future viability to govern.

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