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Andrew Hastie
Person PoliticianAustralian Liberal MP and soldier who recently spoke out on war crimes charges and economic policies.
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Andrew Hastie is a Liberal MP and former Special Air Service soldier who has been making headlines for his comments on war crimes charges against fellow soldier Ben Roberts-Smith. He has also expressed support for a 25% tax on gas profits and has spoken out on the need for an 'economic revolution' in Australia. Recently, he ruled out challenging Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership, clearing the path for Angus Taylor to take over. Hastie's comments on economic policies have been seen as part of a broader shift towards conservatism within the Liberal party, with some critics warning that this could lead to an 'existential crisis' for the party.
Last updated: May 1, 2026
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Liberals are scaring first-home buyers with warnings of negative equity – but experts believe there’s little to worry about
Ben Roberts-Smith entitled to presumption of innocence but ‘none of us are above the law’, Andrew Hastie says
Matt Canavan’s ‘economic revolution’ is little more than a populist mirage – and Australians would pay the price | Patrick Commins
Andrew Hastie open to 25% tax on gas profits and says multinationals have ‘had a really good run’ on Australian wealth
At Perth’s CPAC conference, Liberal party faithful speak of ‘the lost Australians’ – with no sign of One Nation
Australia news live: Coalition reveals plan to criminalise helping Australians leave Syria; health warning as measles spreads in Melbourne
Angus Taylor moves to promote conservatives and sideline Sussan Ley allies as Liberal party veers right
Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot
