By James Massola

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“My primary mission in politics is to build a stronger, more secure, more competitive Australia. Energy security is a vital input into that, so that’s my bottom line,” he told ABC Radio.

“I’ve nailed my colours to the mast.”

Hastie said Ley had no choice but to demote Price last week because “Jacinta Nampijinpa Price didn’t express support for her leadership, and one of the conditions for serving in the shadow cabinet or the outer ministry is that you support the leader”.

Asked if Ley had his full support, Hastie said: “She has my support … I wouldn’t be sitting here speaking with you as the shadow minister for home affairs”.