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View from The Hill: Hastie pulls out but Liberal leadership battle remains in flux
- On Friday, Andrew Hastie, Western Australian backbencher and former soldier, ruled himself out of a Liberal leadership contest, clearing the way for Angus Taylor.
- On Thursday, Hastie and Angus Taylor met at a conservative gathering in Melbourne before Katie Allen's memorial, drawing criticism for its male-only optics.
- Hastie said `Over the past few weeks there has been speculation about the future leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia` and he will focus on immigration and energy instead of a leadership bid.
- Opposition Leader Sussan Ley allocated temporary shadow portfolios to Liberal shadow ministers after the Nationals quit the shadow cabinet last week, with parliament resuming on Tuesday and a likely interest rate decision looming.
- The Nationals' split, driven by three Nationals senators breaking shadow cabinet solidarity last week, has deepened strain across the Coalition and raised risks of a prolonged fight to the 2028 federal election.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right6Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 46% Right
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- 46% of the sources lean Left, 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right
L 46%
R 46%
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