Australia news live: police pepper-spray protesters and make arrests outside Sydney weapons expo; Tim Wilson says Ley mustn’t lose ‘moral authority’ on policy

Protesters were confined to a fenced area at Tumbalong Park in Sydney. Liberal MP Melissa McIntosh urged her party to unite and address public concerns. She emphasized that the public is struggling with issues like rising power prices. Dan Tehan has been consulting with colleagues to reach a consensus. McIntosh criticized the current focus on individual political prospects within the Liberal party. She highlighted the importance of the conservative side having a clear policy platform. McIntosh referenced the negative consequences of an ineffective opposition in Victoria. She expressed hope that the Coalition will unify to provide effective governance. The public deserves a strong opposition to hold the government accountable. McIntosh suggested the Coalition needs to improve to fulfill this role.