Australia politics live: Malcolm Turnbull says Angus Taylor should ‘stand up and say’ if he wants to be Liberal leader; man charged after Sydney protest over police tactics

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Krishani DhanjiFebruary 10, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Australia politics live: Malcolm Turnbull says Angus Taylor should ‘stand up and say’ if he wants to be Liberal leader; man charged after Sydney protest over police tactics

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Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has urged members of the Liberal party to be transparent about their leadership ambitions. He specifically called on Angus Taylor to declare his intentions if he desires to become the Liberal leader. Turnbull criticized the party's rightward shift, claiming they are losing ground by pursuing populist policies and focusing on culture wars. He believes the Liberal party needs to return to the center of Australian politics to regain support. Turnbull suggests that those seeking to replace the current leader should openly state their goals and garner support transparently.

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australian politics 90% liberal party 80% malcolm turnbull 70% leadership challenge 70% angus taylor 70% party leadership 60% right-wing populism 60% political center 50% culture wars 40%

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