PoliticsFederalCanberra ObservedPrint articleOpinionTaylor is an old-school Liberal. But the rescue task is HerculeanWhile he has extensive experience, he is saddled by being a poor communicator and poor at politics, much in the mould of fellow Rhodes scholar Malcolm Turnbull.Phillip CooreyPolitical editorFeb 12, 2026 – 8.00pmIt has been 16 years since a federal opposition spilled the leadership.That was in December 2009 when Tony Abbott ousted Malcolm Turnbull by one vote for the leadership of the Liberal Party.Loading...SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreCanberra ObservedAngus TaylorSussan LeyAndrew HastieOpinionMalcolm TurnbullLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Politics
