The return of the prodigal son? Why speculation is rising over Josh Frydenberg’s future
The spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor. But would Frydenberg do a better job? Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A reasonable query for Liberals at this point is: if Josh Frydenberg is the answer, what is the question? There was a whiff of weariness in some corners of parliament this week, as the former treasurer and deputy Liberal…
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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