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Abbott says Liberals ‘under new management’ and vows to help Taylor lead ‘people’s revolt’ against Labor

The Guardian World Friday 29 May 2026, 07:08 UTC By Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondent 1 min read
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Tony Abbott has been elected as the president of the Liberal Party, marking his return to active political life. Following his election, he declared the party is "under new management" and pledged to support Angus Taylor in leading a "people's revolt" against the Labor government.

Former prime minister elected Liberal party president on Friday after running unopposed

Tony Abbott has declared the Liberals are “under new management” after his election as party president, vowing to help Angus Taylor lead a “people’s revolt” against the Labor government.

The former prime minister and conservative warrior was elected to the position at the Liberal federal council meeting in Melbourne on Friday, marking a return to active political life seven years after losing his seat in federal parliament.

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