How will Taylor bring the Liberals back from the brink? | Insiders On Background

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Feb 13, 2026

Fiona Scott, former Liberal MP and party vice-president, gives insider perspective on recent leadership change. She discusses why the switch happened and the party’s need for structural reform. She talks about gender optics, modern campaigning and data, and how immigration and coalition tensions shape strategy.

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INSIGHT

Change Driven By Poor Polling

The Liberal Party removed Sussan Ley because polls showed it was bleeding support and needed radical change.
Fiona Scott argues the party reached 'rock bottom' and couldn’t stay the same if it wants to be credible again.

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Owning Election Mistakes

Fiona Scott says the new team must accept election mistakes and apologise openly to avoid letting Labor weaponise them.
She stresses acknowledging errors (especially on tax) is essential to rebuild credibility.

ADVICE

Modernise Party Structures

Modernise party structures, campaigning and candidate selection to reflect younger voters’ habits.
Fiona Scott urges ripping up old processes and adopting contemporary engagement tools used by the Teals.

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