'Existential crisis': Former PM Tony Abbott becomes Liberal Party president
Tony Abbott has been elected as the president of the Liberal Party, marking a significant return to leadership for the former Prime Minister. His election comes at a time when the party faces challenges and an 'existential crisis'. Abbott's leadership is expected to influence the party's direction and strategy moving forward.
- ▪Tony Abbott has been elected as the president of the Liberal Party.
- ▪His election is seen as a response to the party's current challenges.
- ▪Abbott previously served as Prime Minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 16 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Tony Abbott elected unopposed as Liberal Party president — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Tony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president — the Guardian
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 17:12:21 +1000 |
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