Lukewarm Liberal response to Josh Frydenberg's potential return
The former treasurer has teased a return to politics, as his former colleague Barnaby Joyce called for him to "cut the BS" and be up-front about his leadership ambitions.
Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg told The Conversation's politics podcast that he intends to continue speaking out on the need for stronger economic reform, despite Liberal leader Angus Taylor's rejection of raising the GST. Frydenberg expressed that he is not troubled by Taylor's immediate dismissal of the proposal and emphasized the importance of having "honest conversations" about improving the economy and funding government services.
The decision on whether Frydenberg will make a political comeback and contest his former seat of Kooyong will be made next year, as it is a family decision. The release of his memoir, A Grateful Son, coincides with increased speculation about Frydenberg's future and comes amid government pressure over measures affecting small business.
Frydenberg warns against chasing One Nation to the right, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the Liberal Party's broad church and adopting strong policies.
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