Sean Kelly on the right’s identity crisis
Jan 31, 2026 •
The Liberal Party is locked in a very public power struggle. The Coalition has broken apart. One Nation is on the rise.
What’s emerging isn’t just a shift in support, it’s something deeper – a realignment of the conservative side of politics, with broader ramifications that we’re only beginning to understand.
Today, political columnist and former Labor adviser Sean Kelly – on what’s breaking inside conservative politics, what it means for the government, and what comes next.
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Guest: Political columnist and former Labor adviser Sean Kelly
Sean Kelly on the right’s identity crisis
1803 • Jan 31, 2026
Sean Kelly on the right’s identity crisis
The Liberal Party is locked in a very public power struggle. The Coalition has broken apart. One Nation is on the rise.
What’s emerging isn’t just a shift in support, it’s something deeper – a realignment of the conservative side of politics, with broader ramifications that we’re only beginning to understand.
Today, political columnist and former Labor adviser Sean Kelly – on what’s breaking inside conservative politics, what it means for the government, and what comes next.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Political columnist and former Labor adviser Sean Kelly
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