Tony Abbott elected unopposed as Liberal Party president

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has returned to the political stage, elected unopposed as the president of the Liberal Party. He declared the party is in a state of "existential crisis" and vowed to help Opposition Leader Angus Taylor secure victory in the upcoming election.

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Our challenge is to persuade a sceptical public that we remain the most credible alternative government for this country.

Speaking at the party's national convention, Abbott emphasized the need to persuade a "skeptical public" that the Liberals remain the "most credible alternative government." He praised Taylor's leadership and agenda, which includes "ending mass migration." Abbott also directly addressed the party's significant challenge in member recruitment, noting they have "lucky to have 50,000 members around the country."

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We remain the best hope for better government in this country, the better government we so desperately need right now.

The Liberal Party has been seeking to restore voter confidence after a significant election defeat last year. Abbott's appointment and Taylor's pivot towards a right-wing economic and immigration platform signal a move to the right, aiming to counter the rise of parties like One Nation. This shift comes as the party's moderate wing has diminished in influence following recent electoral losses.

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we are lucky to have 50,000 members around the country.