Angus Taylor moves to promote conservatives and sideline Sussan Ley allies as Liberal party veers right

The Guardian World

by Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondent

February 16, 2026

Andrew Hastie and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price among those expected to return to frontbench as new leader pursues rightwing agenda Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Sussan Ley’s closest supporters are poised to be demoted as the new Liberal leader, Angus Taylor, prepares to install conservatives to deliver his rightwing agenda. Liberal MPs expect Alex Hawke, Anne Ruston, Andrew Wallace and Paul Scarr will be dropped to make room for the return of Andrew Hastie and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price among others on the frontbench. Continue reading...

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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/16/2026