Australian news and politics live: Angus Taylor, Jane Hume get to work on selling the new Liberal Party
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Taylor accepts mistakes, reveals ‘priority’ for getting back on track
Taylor accepts mistakes, reveals ‘priority’ for getting back on track
New Liberal Leader Angus Taylor and new deputy leader Jane Hume have spent their Monday morning completing an enormous media blitz as the two desperately attempt to sell the concept of a new Liberal Party.
“We’ve got to admit the mistakes we’ve made in the past, but the priority has to be restoring the Australian standard of living and protecting their way of life,” Mr Taylor told Sunrise.
Mr Taylor said energy policy, which wasn’t ideological and actually brought prices down, restoring the Aussie dream of owning a home, and an immigration policy that “puts Australians first”, shutting the door to those who do not subscribe to our way of life, was key to the success of the Liberal Party.
On immigration, Mr Taylor said the people who should have the door shut on them are “people who don’t accept the most basic beliefs that have made us a successful country”, including following the law, allowing free speech and religious freedom.
Mr Taylor said it was vital that Australia’s intelligence agency was properly funded and resourced to ensure people who do not align with Australian values are kept out.
