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‘We didn’t just lose, we got smashed’: Ley vows to rebuild Libs

Liberal leader Sussan Ley has nominated aspiration as the theme around which her party needs to rebuild its shattered fortunes after it was “smashed” at the May 3 federal election.

In a speech to the National Press Club on Wednesday – the first by a Liberal leader since Scott Morrison in February 2022 – Ley will say her mission is to rebuild the party so it offers a viable alternative at the next election, no matter how slender its prospects.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com

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