Josh Frydenberg hints at political comeback as Libs primary vote collapses
Frydenberg hints he may return to politics. He criticizes the Liberal Party for failing to adapt.
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg hinted he may re-enter parliament in a 7.30 interview. Frydenberg hasn't ruled out running again.
Frydenberg noted major hurdles remain. On ABC, he promoted his new memoir.
He gave a blunt view of Liberal struggles. The party's primary vote has dropped to 20 per cent.
It holds fewer than 10 of Australia's 88 metropolitan seats. He says these seats are now key to winning.
Frydenberg says the party hasn't adapted to big changes in who lives where. He also pushed tax reform ideas.
These include a possible GST increase. He said this would cut the overall tax burden.
It would do this by lowering income tax rates.
- 4
- Years out of politics
- 20 per cent
- Liberal primary vote
- Fewer than 10 of 88
- Metro seats held
- 3 years
- Memoir writing period
Why it mattersFrydenberg's comments signal possible trouble within Coalition leadership. They suggest a shift back toward centrist policies if he returns.
AustraliaAustralian voters will be watching whether Frydenberg actually runs for Kooyong in 2028 and whether his re-entry destabilizes current opposition leader Angus Taylor.
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