Overview

• Delegates in Brisbane voted overwhelmingly for a non‑binding resolution urging the federal Coalition to abandon its net zero stance in favour of a “flexible” emissions policy that backs nuclear options and protects mining, agriculture and manufacturing.
• Sussan Ley told members the party must modernise to win back urban voters and women, flagged frank post‑election reviews by Pru Goward and Nick Minchin alongside an in‑depth party reset, and pledged to take a fully integrated economic plan to the next poll.
• Peter Dutton received a standing ovation, praised Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud, called for unity after the post‑election rift, and ruled out any political comeback, saying he is “too old for that.”
• Ley cast Queensland as the launch pad for the Coalition’s return, vowing to win back Dickson and other lost seats as the party currently holds 16 of the state’s 30 federal electorates.
• Longtime LNP president Lawrence Springborg stepped down after his farewell at the convention, with coverage indicating he is preparing to hand over to engineer Doug Hawkes as delegates also debated more than 150 contentious grassroots motions.