The claim
“Tony Abbott will become the new federal Liberal Party president.”
Our verdict
True
Two independent news reports confirm that Tony Abbott will be nominated unopposed to become the next federal president of the Liberal Party, indicating he will assume the role.
What we found
Two independent news reports confirm that Tony Abbott will be nominated unopposed to become the next federal president of the Liberal Party, indicating he will assume the role.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Former prime minister Tony Abbott will be nominated unopposed to become the next federal president of the Liberal Party.
inkl.com· Inkl.com report - Background
Former prime minister Tony Abbott will be nominated unopposed to become the next federal president of the Liberal Party.
canberratimes.com.au· Canberra Times report
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