Abbott says Liberals ‘under new management’ and vows to help Taylor lead ‘people’s revolt’ against Labor
Summary
Tony Abbott has been elected president of the Liberal Party in Australia, returning to an active political role seven years after leaving parliament. He said the party is now "under new management" and pledged to support Angus Taylor in opposing the Labor government.Key Facts
- Tony Abbott, former Australian prime minister, won the Liberal Party presidency without opposition.
- The role is unpaid and manages party administration and campaign efforts but usually stays out of the media.
- Abbott promised to help lead a "people’s revolt" against the current Labor government led by Anthony Albanese.
- Abbott criticized the Labor government for its ties to trade unions and focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- He called for rebuilding the Liberal Party’s grassroots membership, which he estimated to be about 50,000 people.
- Some members of the opposing Labor Party mocked Abbott’s return, saying it showed the Liberals were moving further to the right and away from mainstream views.
- Liberal frontbencher James Paterson praised Abbott as a skilled campaigner and opposition leader.
- Abbott used the phrase "under new management" to mark a shift in party leadership, similar to his 2013 election campaign.
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