# Castley Leaves Liberals Amid Toxic Culture

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-06-03T00:36:25+00:00
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## Resource

Leanne Castley, former ACT Liberal leader and Yerrabi MP, is quitting the party amid claims of a toxic culture, bullying, and threats — opting instead to sit as an independent on the crossbench. Her departure follows a turbulent leadership stint marked by controversy, including suspending colleagues for crossing the floor, and comes as she prioritizes her work on coercive control legislation and calls for the Liberals to return to core values. Her exit leaves the party with one fewer voice in the Legislative Assembly, reshaping ACT politics. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad5194aa7f976ecb

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