It took just nine months for the Liberal Party to turn on its first female leader. After months of internal agitation and sliding polls, a spill motion was called and, by the end, Ley was out – replaced by a man many conservatives had wanted all along, Angus Taylor.

Taylor, a former energy minister and standard-bearer for the party’s right, has promised discipline, economic clarity and a return to what he calls “core Liberal values”, where culture wars aren’t a distraction; they’re the strategy.

For some, it’s a reset. For others, it’s a signal that internal battles are far from over.

Today, Political Editor at news.com.au Samantha Maiden, on how the spill unfolded, who backed Taylor and why, and whether this puts the Coalition in a stronger position than it was at the start of the week.

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Guest: Samantha Maiden, political editor news.com.au

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The knives are out. The spill is on!

Liberal MP Angus Taylor is set to challenge Sussan Ley for the leadership in a party room showdown at 9am. Their colleagues are now scrambling to pick sides as the face off looms.

So, who will emerge triumphant? And how will the chaos play with voters?

Today, contributing editor at The New Daily, Amy Remeikis on Taylor’s chances, the gender question, and whether a leadership change can save the Liberal party.

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Guest: Amy Remeikis, Contributing Editor at The New Daily

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It’s Australia’s loudest, proudest celebration.

But two weeks out from Mardi Gras – there are claims a rebel group has hijacked the event from inside the community.

We hear from the two groups at war over the future of the parade.

Today, Peter Murphy from Protect Mardi Gras, and Charlie Murphy from Pride in Protest on the battle threatening to tear Mardi Gras apart.

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Guest: Peter Murphy, Protect Mardi Gras and Charlie Murphy, Pride in Protest

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