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Josh Frydenberg: The Comeback Controversy in Australian Politics

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Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg's potential return to politics has sparked debates and controversies in Australia. Find out more about the latest political drama!

Former Australian Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, is causing a stir in the political arena as he considers a comeback to contest in his old seat of Kooyong. The draft redistribution of Victorian federal electoral boundaries has opened up the possibility for Frydenberg to re-enter the political scene, causing a split within the Liberal Party. The debate revolves around whether Josh Frydenberg should replace the current candidate, Amelia Hamer, who won the preselection. While some view his potential return favorably, others criticize the optics of a male candidate displacing a female contender.

One Nation Chief of Staff, James Ashby, has weighed in on Frydenberg's intentions, stating that his comeback could pose a 'problem for the Liberal party.' The uncertainty surrounding Frydenberg's political future has left many on edge, questioning the impact of his potential return on the upcoming elections. As tensions rise within the Liberal Party, the decision on Frydenberg's candidacy hangs in the balance, with both supporters and critics closely watching the unfolding drama.

The Liberal Party's internal struggle over Frydenberg's possible return highlights the complex dynamics at play within Australian politics. Frydenberg's comeback saga serves as a compelling narrative of ambition, power shifts, and gender dynamics in the political sphere. As the speculation continues, the outcome of this political intrigue remains uncertain, leaving the Australian public and political pundits eagerly awaiting the final decision.

In a surprising turn of events, former Victorian Premier, Jeff Kennett, has urged Frydenberg to either 'put up or shut up,' adding an additional layer of pressure to the already tense situation. The ongoing debate over Frydenberg's potential candidacy underscores the high stakes involved and the deep-rooted divisions within the Liberal Party.

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Australia federal election: Josh Frydenberg's comeback to contest ... (The Australian Financial Review)

The former treasurer is not ruling out a rematch against teal independent Monique Ryan in his old seat of Kooyong.

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View from The Hill: Josh Frydenberg mulls political temptation after ... (The Conversation AU)

Friday's draft redistribution of Victorian federal electoral boundaries have opened a possible path for former treasurer Josh Frydenberg to make a comeback.

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Josh Frydenberg would face a rocky path in possible return to ... (ABC News)

Josh Frydenberg would need the Victorian Liberal party to make an "unprecedented" decision to discard Kooyong candidate Amelia Hamer and facilitate his ...

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Josh Frydenberg considers a return to politics ahead of the next ... (Sky News Australia)

"One Nation Chief of Staff James Ashby says Josh Frydenberg was in politics for \u201cthe right reasons\u201d as the former treasurer mulls a return to ...

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Why Libs are split over a Josh Frydenberg run in Kooyong (Daily Telegraph)

A few new lines on an electoral map is all it has taken for the Liberals to seriously contemplate throwing over a young female candidate in favour of former ...

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Liberal MPs split over possibility of Josh Frydenberg recontesting ... (The Guardian)

One Liberal MP said it would be a 'terrible look' to ask 31-year-old Amelia Hamer, who has been preselected for the seat, to step aside.

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Kennett to Frydenberg: put up or shut up (The Australian)

The Australian understands Mr Frydenberg will consider contesting Kooyong if the Victorian Liberal Party holds another preselection for the Melbourne seat, as ...

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Australia news LIVE: Frydenberg reportedly mulls comeback ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

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Josh Frydenberg and the seat of Kooyong: The Liberal Party needs ... (The Australian Financial Review)

The Liberals need Frydenberg, but at what cost? The optics of a bloke pushing aside a woman, especially in a teal seat, just because it's suddenly become ...

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Amelia Hamer was preselected. Surely Josh Frydenberg wouldn't ... (Women's Agenda)

The former Treasurer reportedly wants back in, two months after Amelia Hamer won the preselection and just as the seat looks easer to win.

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Frydenberg eyes a comeback (Crikey)

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg is back in the picture in Kooyong, and James Packer has a crack at Peter Costello.

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Josh Frydenberg considering a return to politics could be a 'problem ... (Sky News Australia)

"One Nation Chief of Staff James Ashby discusses the \"problem for the Liberal party\" as Josh Frydenberg mulls a return to politics.

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Australia news LIVE: Minimum wage boosted by 3.75 per cent ... (WAtoday)

Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy has argued that any major tax reform should be revenue neutral, warning unaffordable cuts in company tax rates could lead ...

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Josh Frydenberg — no ticker, no start (Crikey)

How appropriate that Josh Frydenberg is being touted as a candidate for his old seat of Kooyong because of the neighbouring electorate of Higgins.

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Jane Hume weighs in on the prospect of Josh Frydenberg returning ... (Sky News Australia)

"Liberal Senator from Victoria Jane Hume joined Sky News Australia to discuss the prospect of a possible return of Josh Frydenberg to politics.

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'High unlikely' Josh Frydenberg will recontest Kooyong: Andrew ... (Sky News Australia)

"Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says it is \u201chighly unlikely\u201d former treasurer Josh Frydenberg will recontest Kooyong at the next ...

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Australia news LIVE: Frydenberg reportedly mulls comeback ... (Brisbane Times)

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Allowing Josh Frydenberg to recontest Kooyong a 'crazy' idea ... (The Guardian)

Jane Hume is against opening preselection for former treasurer while Karen Andrews argues he would be 'absolute asset'

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Josh Frydenberg says he won't try to snatch Kooyong pre-selection ... (ABC News)

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has shut down suggestions of a potential bid to reclaim his old federal seat of Kooyong, which would have required ...

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Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls (The Northern Daily Leader)

The former treasurer ended speculation on a return to politics after draft redistribution changes shifted the margins of his old electorate, making Kooyong more ...

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'I am not rushing back': Frydenberg pours cold water on return to ... (The Age)

Despite support from MPs who want him in a leadership position, Frydenberg said he would back Amelia Hamer as the Liberal candidate for his former seat.

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Josh Frydenberg breaks silence on political comeback rumours ... (SBS)

Josh Frydenberg has put an end to rumours of his political comeback, amid criticism that his return would mean a female Liberal candidate would potentially ...

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'I am not rushing back': Frydenberg pours cold water on return to ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has poured cold water on speculation about his return to federal parliament at the next election, declaring his support for ...

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Josh Frydenberg denies return to politics (The Northern Daily Leader)

Former Liberals Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has quashed rumours he may return to politics in his old electorate of...

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Josh Frydenberg rules out seeking Kooyong preselection (The Conversation AU)

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ruled out attempting to displace Amelia Hamer as the Liberals' candidate for Kooyong. Frydenberg's quick decision comes ...

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Josh Frydenberg rules out running for Kooyong again after ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ended a brief flirtation with a return to politics, saying he will not seek preselection for his old seat of Kooyong.

Josh Frydenberg, media addict, scores another hit (The Australian Financial Review)

A few days in the national conversation would have been like a puff of pure oxygen to his brain, awakening urges and impulses recently set aside.

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The Liberal Party created the perfect female candidate in ... Josh ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Could it be that a boundary redistribution was a pretext to Fryden-float this balloon of an idea of a return to politics for the former treasurer?

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Frydenberg's huge call on return to politics (NEWS.com.au)

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg broken his silence on rumours he is planning a political comeback following his defeat in the last federal election.

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Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls | Canberra CityNews (Canberra CityNews)

Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female ...

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