At the AFR Asia Summit Andrew Hastie, Shadow Minister for Defence, talks at the summit in Melbourne
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Sussan Ley’s leadership of the Liberal Party has been rocked by Andrew Hastie leaving the Opposition’s frontbench.

Hastie announced yesterday he was moving to the backbench after saying he was being cut out of immigration talks.

“The leader has announced that the Shadow Home Affairs Minister will not be in charge of the Coalition’s immigration policies or shaping the strategy in immigration,” he mentioned in a statement.

“On this basis, I made the decision that I was not able to continue in this role and remain silent on immigration.

At the AFR Asia Summit Andrew Hastie, Shadow Minister for Defence, talks at the summit in Melbourne
Andrew Hastie announced his departure from the party yesterday.(Alex Ellinghausen)

When questioned about her satisfaction with Ley’s performance as opposition leader, she remarked that Ley “holds the toughest position in politics” and has “backing from the party members.”

National Party leader David Littleproud said as Coalition partners, he wants the Liberals to be strong.

“It’s disappointing. Andrew’s made a decision to leave the frontbench. He has a lot to offer, but obviously,” Littleproud told Today.

“There’s a disagreement between himself and Sussan.”

When asked if he had confidence in Sussan Ley’s leadership, he did not give a direct answer.

“My job is to respect the leadership of who the Liberal Party puts up,” he said.

“I’m not part of that party room.”

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