Hastie Withdraws, Leaving Turf War Open for Angus Taylor
Andrew Hastie exits Liberal leadership race, leaving Angus Taylor as clear frontman
On 29 January 2026, Andrew Hastie announced he would not contest the Liberal Party leadership, following a faltering bid and a tense Melbourne meeting with shadow treasurer Angus Taylor. The move clears the field but raises questions of whether Taylor will immediately call a spill or wait for stronger polling numbers that could hurt then‑interim leader Sussan Ley. The spill is set for a regular party meeting on 31 January, with interest‑rate policy and a fragile coalition with the Nationals looming. With the spill could set a new leadership that faces steep economic challenges, including rising inflation and voter discontent.
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