Can the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step towards ‘self-destruction’
The Australian Liberal party is debating whether the return of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott as president will revitalize the party or lead to further decline. New opposition leader Angus Taylor has signaled a shift toward stricter immigration policies to define the party's future.
Why it matters
The internal power dynamics of the Liberal party reflect broader political shifts in Australia regarding conservatism and electoral viability.
Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectable Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Immediately after ousting Sussan Ley, Angus Taylor used his first press conference as opposition leader to debut a slogan he hoped would define a new era of Liberal conservatism. “The door must be shut,” Taylor said of his approach to prospective migrants who didn’t subscribe to Australia’s “core beliefs”. Continue reading...
The framing of 'self-destruction' and the focus on the party's potential 'unelectability' suggests a critical perspective on the party's direction.
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