“Tony Abbott will become the new federal president of the Liberal Party.”

Liberal Party of AustraliaStatementMay 22, 2026Read the original

Before the party's federal council meeting in Melbourne.

Our verdict

True

Abbott was elected unopposed as federal president at the end of May 2026.

What we found

A senior official said he would be the only nominee; he succeeded John Olsen, with Alexander Downer as a vice-president. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

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Supports the claim
Tony Abbott to be named new Liberal Party president. [1]
Supports the claim
Abbott was elected the party's president. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against AAP via Newcastle Herald, The Nightly. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]AAP via Newcastle Herald · Tony Abbott to be named new Liberal Party president
[2]The Nightly · Tony Abbott declares 'Patriot' Liberals under new management after former PM elected party's president

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