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Australia politics live: Malcolm Turnbull says some call Angus Taylor ‘the best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met’; One Nation to contest Farrer byelection

February 13, 2026 | by Vanshika

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Australia politics live: Malcolm Turnbull says some call Angus Taylor ‘the best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met’; One Nation to contest Farrer byelection
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Australia politics live: Malcolm Turnbull says some call Angus Taylor ‘the best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met’; One Nation to contest Farrer byelection
Ley to quit politics after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news liveAngus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballotSussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her toGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSo far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated.One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning.It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan

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