Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return
The headline, as it mutated - 2 wordings
- 12 Oct, 06:38Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return2 outlets
- 13 Oct, 16:34'Loyal to a fault': Frydenberg on working with Morrison2 outlets
- and 3 one-off wordings
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How it spread - 5 original reports, 2 reprints
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- redlandcitybulletin.com.au06:38first to report
An ex-high profile federal MP has left open the possibility of a return to parliament as he attacks...
1 reprint
- queanbeyanage.com.au12 Oct, 06:38their copy
Tue, 13 October 2026
3 reports- ABC News (Australia)03:14
The former treasurer has teased a return to politics, as his former colleague Barnaby Joyce called for him to "cut the BS" and be up-front about his leadership ambitions.
- The Guardian World07:09
The spectre of a leadership alternative is hardly helpful for Angus Taylor. But would Frydenberg do a better job? Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A reasonable query for Liberals at this point is: if Josh Frydenberg is the answer, what is the question? There was a whiff of weariness in some corners of parliament this week, as the former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader happily stoked another round of “Josh for Canberra” speculation. With more rumoured comebacks...
- thecourier.com.au16:34
Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he was "loyal to a fault" during his time in Scott Morrison's government,...
1 reprint
- goulburnpost.com.au13 Oct, 16:34their copy
Tue, 20 October 2026
1 report- yourdemocracy.net22:45
Josh Frydenberg may be entertaining a return to federal politics, but finding a seat is only the beginning. His record, Liberal Party divisions and the rise of One Nation make the path back considerably harder.Only three of the past 10 federal treasurers made it through to being prime ministers.