Angus Taylor says his new frontbench will take the fight to Labor, but his biggest battle is to save the Liberal party
The Guardian World
by Tom McIlroyFebruary 17, 2026
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It is almost impossible to overstate the challenge facing Angus Taylor just days into the job as opposition leader.
Announcing a new frontbench to fight Labor on Tuesday afternoon, his remade shadow ministry lineup is really about fighting for the life of the Liberal party.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/17/2026