New Liberal president Abbott tells party it must build bigger membership in time of ‘existential crisis’
New Liberal federal president Tony Abbott has sought to rally the party at “this time of existential crisis”, labelling it “the patriot party” and declaring it must boost its membership. While not directly mentioning the threat from Pauline Hanson, One Nation’s surge was clearly in Abbott’s mind when he addressed the Liberal federal council in Melbourne after being elected president unopposed on Friday. “My fellow Liberals, our challenge is to persuade the sceptical public th
Tony Abbott has been elected unopposed as the new federal president of the Liberal Party, immediately calling for a significant increase in party membership. He described the current political climate as an "existential crisis" for the party, emphasizing the need to present a credible alternative to the current government. Abbott highlighted the stark contrast between the Liberal Party's current membership numbers and its historical figures, as well as comparisons to other conservative parties internationally, suggesting a target of at least 250,000 members on a per capita basis. He also expressed his intention to support Opposition Leader Angus Taylor in his bid to become Prime Minister.
The Liberal Party is facing significant challenges, including the rise of One Nation and a decline in its own support, making internal efforts to strengthen the party's base and leadership crucial for its future electoral prospects.
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