Politics · Australia · 7 hrs ago
Josh Frydenberg fuels speculation about a return to Australian politics
Former Australian treasurer Josh Frydenberg has reopened talk of a political comeback while promoting his new book in media interviews.
He has not ruled out returning to parliament, saying he will decide later, although he is reportedly telling people privately that he is unlikely to do so.
Frydenberg currently chairs Goldman Sachs Australia, and a return could give the Liberal Party a familiar figure and policy experience.
The party is led by Angus Taylor, whose leadership faces pressure as the Coalition's primary vote fell to a record low of 22% in a September poll.
Frydenberg's book proposes changes to the GST and federalism and raises concerns about the Liberal Party's direction.
It remains unclear whether he would strengthen the party or challenge Taylor, and there is no confirmed plan for him to return.
Former Australian treasurer Josh Frydenberg has fuelled speculation about returning to parliament by declining to rule it out in media interviews promoting his new book.
Frydenberg said he would make up his mind later, while people in parliament reportedly say he is privately unlikely to seek a return.
His possible comeback comes as Liberal leader Angus Taylor faces party divisions and a low Coalition primary vote.
Frydenberg’s book discusses antisemitism, social cohesion and proposals including changes to the GST and federalism.
- Who
- Josh Frydenberg, former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader.
- What
- He has fuelled speculation about returning to parliament but has not said whether he will do so.
- When
- This week, during media interviews promoting his new book.
- Where
- Australia; the interviews were on television, radio and podcasts.
- Why
- He has declined to rule out a return, saying he will decide later. The sources do not state a final reason.
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- Book
- A Grateful Son
- Current role
- Chairman of Goldman Sachs
- Coalition primary vote
- 22% in September, according to the Guardian Essential poll
- Earlier Coalition primary vote
- 25% in January, a fortnight before Angus Taylor replaced Sussan Ley
What people are saying
I would make my mind up later
smarmy management consultant
Sources
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