Josh Frydenberg’s autobiography might be one of the longest job applications in history
In his memoir, former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg sets out a moderate manifesto for the Liberal Party.
Josh Frydenberg's autobiography, titled "A Grateful Son", is set to be released and may be seen as a lengthy job application for his former position as federal treasurer. The book outlines Frydenberg's vision for the Liberal Party and its return to power, providing an alternative to the current leadership. He argues that there is no "goat track" back to government through regional and outer suburban seats alone, rejecting the strategy employed by former Liberal leader Peter Dutton and continued by Angus Taylor.
Frydenberg supports expansionary fiscal policy during the COVID pandemic, in contrast to Taylor's recent apology for "spending too much". He outlines his positions on various issues, including budget cuts, government spending, tax reform, negative gearing, and GST. Frydenberg also expresses a more sympathetic attitude towards refugees compared to the prevailing right-wing stance.
He supports Australia becoming a republic, viewing it as both inevitable and desirable. Despite acknowledging the challenges posed by Pauline Hanson's One Nation, Frydenberg remains committed to securing his former seat of Kooyong for the Liberal Party. He plans to decide on his future candidacy for preselection in early 2027. Frydenberg, a moderate compared to the current Liberal leadership, draws parallels with past Liberal leaders like John Howard and Robert Menzies, who returned to party leadership after losing it, emphasizing that they "came back stronger".
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