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‘Shambolic’ Leadership Talks Give Ley a Lifeline as Taylor Warns Against Rash Spill

Tony Abbott calls for conservative unity behind Angus Taylor or Andrew Hastie amid Liberal leadership turmoil and Nationals’ split from the Coalition, with a party-room vote needed to trigger a spill.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
James Paterson and Jonno Duniam attended talks between leadership contenders Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor on Thursday - hours before a former colleague’s funeral.
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Top Liberals say Ley has their support, even as they broker talks for her rivals

James Paterson and Jonno Duniam attended talks between leadership contenders Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor on Thursday - hours before a former colleague’s funeral.

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Tony Abbott privately urges conservatives to unite against Ley

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott is urging Liberal leadership hopefuls Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie to hash out an agreement and unite in order to oust Sussan Ley.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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