New Liberal Leader in Australia
Angus Taylor has become the new leader of Australia's Liberal Party. The advocacy group Universities Australia has publicly congratulated Taylor, signaling the higher education sector's engagement with the country's new political leadership.
- Before entering politics in 2013, Taylor was a management consultant at McKinsey & Co and a director at Port Jackson Partners, where he advised on resources, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure sectors. - He is a Rhodes Scholar, holding degrees in Economics and Law from the University of Sydney and a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Oxford. - Taylor previously served as the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, as well as the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation. - In past government roles, he was also the Minister for Law Enforcement and Cybersecurity. - He recently held the position of Shadow Treasurer and, just prior to his leadership challenge, was the Shadow Minister for Defence. - Taylor secured the leadership after his second attempt, having previously lost a leadership contest to his predecessor, Sussan Ley, following the 2025 election. - In his first speech as leader, Taylor identified cost-of-living and a stricter immigration policy as key priorities, stating he would fight against "reckless spending". - He represents the regional New South Wales electorate of Hume and is considered a member of the conservative wing of the Liberal Party.
