A new survey has found the Liberal Party has a severe women issue, with only 24 per cent of women believing the party represents them.

Federal opposition leader Sussan Ley has told Tom Elliott the party needs to reconnect with all Australians if they want a chance of getting back into leadership.

“Women’s concerns are mainstream concerns, cost of living, housing, child care, giving the next generation a better life, they’re not side issues,” she said.

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