Mike is joined by communication expert Monica Lunin, author of What She Said, to discuss Sussan Ley’s debut as Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Liberal Party.

Ley’s first media conference was a chance to define her leadership and the party’s direction after a major election loss. While she showed humility and a willingness to listen, she didn’t clearly outline her vision or connect it to the party’s core values.

She avoided ideological labels and promised new policies "soon," but gave few specifics. As a female political leader, Ley is likely to face gendered scrutiny, similar to what Julia Gillard, Jacinda Ardern, and Theresa May experienced.

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