Tony Abbott set to become Liberal Party president after Downer withdraws
Former prime minister Tony Abbott is set to return to active political life as the Liberal Party's federal president after Alexander Downer withdrew from the contest. The appointment is expected to be confirmed at a federal council meeting in Melbourne next week. Abbott, 68, will be the only nominee for the party's top administrative role, according to a senior Liberal official.Downer, a former foreign minister, has instead been nominated for one of the party's vice-president positions. The official said there are five nominees for four second-in-command roles. The change leaves Abbott unopposed for the presidency, marking a notable shift in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 14:32 LONDON
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