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Tony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president

The Guardian World Thursday 28 May 2026, 15:00 UTC By Sarah Basford Canales 1 min read
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Tony Abbott will resign from his advisory role with the right-wing group Advance upon becoming the Liberal party's federal president. However, insiders are concerned that Abbott may appoint Advance allies, such as Matthew Sheahan or Steve Doyle, to key party positions. This potential move has led to warnings that it could push the party further to the right and undermine its current identity.

Liberal insiders concerned former PM could pull party even further to the right by appointing Advance allies to prominent positions

Tony Abbott will step down from his role advising the rightwing advocacy group, Advance, as the conservative ideologue prepares for his high-profile role as the Liberal party’s new federal president.

Liberal insiders have also shared concerns Abbott is considering Advance’s director, Matthew Sheahan, or Steve Doyle – who runs Whitestone Strategic, the consultancy group that supports its operations – to fill the vacant federal director position, warning it could dismantle what is left of the party’s identity.

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