Politics

Angus Taylor is looking increasingly likely to lead the Liberal party.
opinion
Political
Ben Harvey

Taylor’s leadership bid is proof Australia’s in real trouble

BEN HARVEY: How on earth is an ultra-conservative, white, middle-aged multi-millionaire going to connect with the moderates and left-leaning women the Libs need to win back?

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To escape the death spiral, Liberals must jettison the old and rebrand themselves as something fresh and new.
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Mark Riley

Libs under Taylor must emulate Tony Blair, not John Howard

To escape the death spiral, Liberals must jettison the old and rebrand themselves as something fresh and new.

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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein wearing white t-shirts calling for a full release of the Epstein files raise their hands in response to a committee member’s question as Attorney General Pam Bondi, foreground right, testified.
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The New York Times

Bitter exchanges mark Bondi’s defence over Esptein files

US Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to apologise to survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who were seated in the House Judiciary Committee room Wednesday.

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