Abbott plots ‘people’s revolt’ in return to politics as Liberal president
Tony Abbott has been elected as the new federal president of the Liberal Party, emphasizing the need for the party to attract hundreds of thousands of new members. He called for a 'people's revolt' to position the Liberals as the most credible alternative amid societal challenges. Abbott expressed his commitment to serving the party during what he described as an 'existential crisis'.
- ▪Tony Abbott was elected unopposed as the Liberal Party's federal president during a federal council meeting in Melbourne.
- ▪He stated that the party needs to gain at least 250,000 members to mobilize support effectively.
- ▪Abbott criticized the current Labor government for its perceived ambivalence towards national identity.
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