Tony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president
Tony Abbott is set to step down from his advisory role at the rightwing group Advance as he prepares to become the new federal president of the Liberal party. Concerns have been raised among Liberal insiders about Abbott potentially appointing allies from Advance to key positions, which could shift the party further to the right. Abbott's previous affiliations with various conservative organizations have also sparked discussions about his influence on the party's direction.
- ▪Tony Abbott will resign from his role at Advance upon being elected as the Liberal party's federal president.
- ▪Liberal insiders are worried that Abbott may appoint allies from Advance to significant roles within the party.
- ▪Abbott has been associated with several rightwing groups since his ousting in 2019, including the Institute of Public Affairs and the Ramsay Centre.
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Tony Abbott did not respond to the Guardian’s questions regarding whether his ties to other overseas groups would continue after his formal election as Liberal party president. Photograph: Russell Freeman/AAPView image in fullscreenTony Abbott did not respond to the Guardian’s questions regarding whether his ties to other overseas groups would continue after his formal election as Liberal party president. Photograph: Russell Freeman/AAPAustralia newsTony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president Liberal insiders concerned former PM could pull party even further to the right by appointing Advance allies to prominent positions Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sarah Basford CanalesThu 28 May 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on…
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