Overview

• Opposition Leader Sussan Ley sent charter letters to all shadow ministers on Tuesday setting key performance indicators and expectations for conduct and portfolio discipline.
• Her office said the process is designed to move the Coalition from reactive politics to a clear policy program that contrasts with Labor at the next election.
• Senior Liberals said the letters include a call to respect colleagues’ portfolios after interventions by Andrew Hastie on issues including net zero, car manufacturing and immigration.
• It is uncommon for oppositions to use charter letters, a practice associated with governments since the Hawke era, and the step follows criticism of policy breakdowns under Peter Dutton’s campaign.
• Internal tensions continue, including Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s removal from the frontbench and right‑flank frustration voiced by Tony Pasin, while sources report Ley retains party‑room support as five policy committees progress work including debates on the 2050 target.