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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