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Andrew Hastie Keen to Lead Liberal Party but Says Timing Is Everything

‘Leadership can’t be confined to just the position. We’ve also got to lead in the battle of ideas as well,’ Hastie said.
Andrew Hastie Keen to Lead Liberal Party but Says Timing Is Everything
Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Andrew Hastie at a Coalition joint party room meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on July 21, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Monica O’Shea
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Coalition frontbencher Andrew Hastie has reaffirmed his hopes to lead the Liberal Party in the future.

“I have said I am interested in leading the Liberal Party, but around May, I made it very clear that my young family, my wife comes first, and also my constituency,” he said on Sky News Australia.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]