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Australia news live: Tony Abbott praises Liberal party’s new top strategist as party tries to rebuild campaign machine

The Guardian World Saturday 06 June 2026, 22:56 UTC By Josh Taylor 1 min read
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Lincoln Folo has been tasked with helping rebuild after two federal election defeats. our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberals appoint new top strategistThe Nationals party director, Lincoln Folo, has been appointed the Liberals’ new top strategist, tasked with helping to rebuild its campaign machine after two thumping federal election defeats. Lincoln brings extensive experience in political campaigning, organisational leadership and party administration.

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Liberals appoint new top strategist

The Nationals party director, Lincoln Folo, has been appointed the Liberals’ new top strategist, tasked with helping to rebuild its campaign machine after two thumping federal election defeats.

Lincoln brings extensive experience in political campaigning, organisational leadership and party administration. He has earned a strong reputation as a capable and effective operator, committed to the values and principles that have long underpinned our party.

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