Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defects to Liberals and hints she could contest party’s deputy leadership

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's switch to the Liberal Party has sparked speculation about her potential deputy leadership ambitions, which could challenge efforts to replace Peter Dutton as prime minister. Amid internal pressure for the party to pivot away from its nuclear energy stance, her shift has drawn criticism from moderates, who view her alignment with conservative policies as reminiscent of Trump-style politics. Meanwhile, former premiers have endorsed Sussan Ley as their preferred candidate, while others criticize her for prioritizing ambition over voter sentiment.