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Can the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step towards ‘self-destruction’

Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectableGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastImmediately after ousting Sussan Ley, Angus Taylor used his first press conference as opposit...

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by Dan Jervis-Bardy and Sarah Basford Canales
Can the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step towards ‘self-destruction’

Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectable

Immediately after ousting Sussan Ley, Angus Taylor used his first press conference as opposition leader to debut a slogan he hoped would define a new era of Liberal conservatism.

“The door must be shut,” Taylor said of his approach to prospective migrants who didn’t subscribe to Australia’s “core beliefs”.

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