Will Tony Abbott return to frontline politics? The Liberal party’s most polarising figure can imagine a way

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondentFebruary 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is considering a return to frontline politics. He is open to resurrecting his parliamentary career if Angus Taylor, a current Liberal party member, actively recruits him. This consideration follows a meeting of the Liberal party's federal executive in June of last year, which discussed intervention into the New South Wales division. Abbott's willingness hinges on Taylor doing what current leader Peter Dutton was unwilling to do. The article suggests Abbott's return is contingent on specific actions within the Liberal party.

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New South Wales 50% Angus Taylor 70% Peter Dutton 70% Liberal Party ×380% Tony Abbott 90%

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tony abbott 100% liberal party 90% frontline politics 80% parliamentary career 70% angus taylor 60% political comeback 50% peter dutton 50% new south wales division 40%

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