<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Opposition Leader </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sussan-ley" rel="" target="_blank" title="Sussan Ley"><span>Sussan Ley</span></a><span> says she is "up for the job" after the shaky union between the Liberal and National parties was restored, though vocal dissent remains in the Coalition ranks.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ley confirmed yesterday </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/possible-coalition-reunion-expected-today-after-meeting-between-liberals-and-nationals/19093271-1d14-4542-958c-257c8f41852f" rel="" target="" title='the Coalition was "back together" after a 17-day split'><span>the Coalition was "back together" after a 17-day split</span></a><span> over the Albanese government's hate speech and gun control laws.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Three Nationals shadow frontbenchers who broke cabinet solidarity over that vote have also been reinstated.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/israeli-president-visit-to-australia-huge-protests-expected/40b56f1b-3d34-4f03-bf25-282d4937abb0" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Israeli president arrives in Australia under heavy security</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The division spotlighted a rise in support for One Nation at the polls, with some data showing the minor party's predicted primary vote surpassing that of the Liberals.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It also prompted speculation about the future job security of both Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud as the head of their respective parties.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Speaking to Today this morning, Ley said she was looking to the future and aiming to hold the government to account.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/sussan-ley-opposition-leader-defends-position-as-coalition-reunites/d676047f-d036-4f5d-932d-4caeb2597b03" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>WINTER OLYMPICS:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://wwos.nine.com.au/olympics/milano-cortina-2026-torah-bright-exclusive-interview-australia-snowboarding-legend-career-profile/e27b0723-47b8-4054-b2c7-776a16a7a298" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Torah Bright's dark days we never knew about</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We did have differences, but in resolving them we've actually strengthened processes, but more importantly strengthened our focus," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Asked about the prospect of a leadership challenge, particularly from right-wing faction member Angus Taylor, Ley struck a sanguine tone, saying she would lead the Coalition at least until the next federal election.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>She admitted the division had hurt the Coalition politically.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/cyclone-mitchell-forecast-campsite-mines-evacuated-as-cyclone-approaches-coast/dc27c584-7921-45ef-a0fa-e010244f5868" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Towns braced for landfall as Cyclone Mitchell moves south</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I think it's a fair point, Karl, that when Australians see us talking about ourselves, they mark us down," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>She said the Coalition would be focusing on issues such as housing and cost of living, including school costs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Millions of Australians are being let down by a government that has got it all wrong," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>However, Liberal Senator Jane Hume said the party faced an "existential crisis" amid dismal polling.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I've been looking at the numbers… and I don't think that at this point there will be a single member of the House of Representatives from Victoria," she </span><a href="https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/liberal-senator-jane-hume-warns-party-will-be-wiped-out-in-impassioned-plea-for-change-after-disastrous-poll-for-sussan-ley/news-story/f7131c50ab050b2c6eddd95d551d60b0" rel="" target="_blank" title="told Sky News"><span>told Sky News</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There won't be a single member of the House of Representatives from New South Wales. Something has to give."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Speaking to reporters after her on-air interview in a brief doorstop, she said she wasn't pushing for a change of leadership, but that the disastrous polling had to be laid at the feet of Ley and Littleproud.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It has to come back to the leadership we are facing today," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"They have to reflect on themselves."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>