Overview

• Andrew Hastie resigned as shadow home affairs minister and moved to the backbench, saying he was told he would not lead or develop the Coalition’s immigration policy.
• Sussan Ley says Hastie’s resignation followed his refusal to comply with shadow‑cabinet solidarity and that he did not raise policy concerns in their call.
• Finance spokesman James Paterson has been appointed to temporarily act in the home affairs portfolio after Hastie’s departure.
• Hastie told reporters he supports Ley, is not mounting a leadership challenge, and wants the freedom to speak on immigration from the backbench.
• Reactions underscore internal strain, with Liberal senator Jane Hume calling the loss a blow, Nationals leader David Littleproud describing the move as principled yet disappointing, and reporting highlighting portfolio tensions involving immigration spokesman Paul Scarr.