Abbott says Liberals ‘under new management’ and vows to help Taylor lead ‘people’s revolt’ against Labor
Tony Abbott has been elected as the president of the Liberal party, marking his return to active politics after seven years. He has pledged to lead a 'people's revolt' against the Labor government, claiming the party is 'under new management.' Abbott emphasized the need to rebuild the party's grassroots membership and criticized the current government's policies.
- ▪Tony Abbott was elected as the Liberal party president at the federal council meeting in Melbourne.
- ▪He vowed to help Angus Taylor lead a revolt against the Labor government, which he criticized for its ties to trade unions.
- ▪Abbott described the Liberal party as the 'patriot party' and stressed the importance of rebuilding its grassroots membership.
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Former prime minister Tony Abbott was elected as Liberal party president on Friday. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPView image in fullscreenFormer prime minister Tony Abbott was elected as Liberal party president on Friday. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPTony AbbottAbbott says Liberals ‘under new management’ and vows to help Taylor lead ‘people’s revolt’ against LaborFormer prime minister elected Liberal party president on Friday after running unopposed Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondentFri 29 May 2026 03.08 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTony Abbott has declared the Liberals are “under new management” after his election as party president, vowing to help Angus…
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