Liberal Leaders Allies Vow Support amid Leadership Change Frenzy

Liberal Senator Paul Scarr said he has thrown his “100 percent support” behind Ley and backed her handling of the vote on contentious hate crime legislation.Opposition Leader Sussan Ley speaks during the “Light Will Win” memorial service at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 22, 2026. Steven Markham/AFP via Getty Images1/26/2026|Updated: 1/26/2026Allies of embattled Opposition Leader Sussan Ley have declared their unwavering support for her remaining in the top job as speculation about her future ramps up.Opposition immigration spokesman and moderate Paul Scarr said he has thrown his “100 percent support” behind Ley and backed her handling of the vote on contentious hate crime legislation, which passed with Liberal support.Australian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected Articles