Tony Abbott to become new Liberal Party president in former PM’s return to political frontlines
Tony Abbott has been nominated as the new federal Liberal party president, marking his return to active politics after losing his seat in 2019. His unopposed nomination comes as he aims to support opposition leader Angus Taylor in his political ambitions. Concerns have been raised among moderate Liberals about Abbott potentially steering the party further to the right.
- ▪Tony Abbott was nominated for the federal Liberal party presidency by Charlie Taylor, the brother of opposition leader Angus Taylor.
- ▪Abbott's election will be confirmed at the Liberal Party's federal council meeting in Melbourne next weekend.
- ▪Moderate Liberals fear that Abbott's presidency could lead to a shift further to the right on issues like immigration.
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- ▪ Tony Abbott returns to political life as Downer drops out of race for Liberal Party president — ABC News (Australia)
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Former prime minister Tony Abbott was nominated as the new federal Liberal party president by Charlie Taylor, the brother of opposition leader Angus Taylor. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenFormer prime minister Tony Abbott was nominated as the new federal Liberal party president by Charlie Taylor, the brother of opposition leader Angus Taylor. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianTony AbbottTony Abbott to become new Liberal Party president in former PM’s return to political frontlinesUnopposed nomination comes seven years after Abbott lost his Sydney seat of Warringah at the 2019 electionDan Jervis-Bardy, Ben Doherty and Benita KolovosFri 22 May 2026 04.37 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 04.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTony Abbott…
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