The return of the prodigal son? Why speculation is rising over Josh Frydenberg’s future

The spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor. But would Frydenberg do a better job? A reasonable query for Liberals at this point is: if Josh Frydenberg is the answer, what is the question? There was a whiff of weariness in some corners of parliament this week, as the former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader happily stoked another round of “Josh for Canberra” speculation. With more rumoured comebacks than Oasis, Frydenberg’s latest foray into the national politica
Key Takeaways
- The return of the prodigal son?
- Why speculation is rising over Josh Frydenberg’s future.
- The spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor.
The spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor. But would Frydenberg do a better job?A reasonable query for Liberals at this point is: if Josh Frydenberg is the answer, what is the question?There was a whiff of weariness in some corners of parliament this week, as the former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader happily stoked another round of “Josh for Canberra” speculation. With more rumoured comebacks than Oasis, Frydenberg’s latest foray into the national political arena saw him bouncing around TV, radio and podcast interviews to promote his new book, and pointedly refuse to rule out trying to rejoin the parliament. Continue reading...
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