Tony Abbott, the Liberals’ new activist federal president, is preparing to convene meetings around the country in an effort to drum up membership and support for the struggling party.

After the Newspoll published at the weekend showed the Coalition falling to 18% (down 2 points), with One Nation on 31% and Labor on 30%, Abbott acknowledged the threat of the insurgent party as well as the Liberals’ difficulty with credibility.

In a Tuesday email to supporters he wrote:

“Like you, I can read the polls.”

“While the majority of Australians now would like a change of government, there’s an unprecedented split on what’s the best alternative.

"And while many of you have noticed Angus Taylor’s determination to stop the toxic taxes, end mass migration, abolish Net Zero, and put Australia first, some are sceptical about the extent of the party’s change of heart or its willingness to do much about it in government.”

Abbott’s foray into a national tour may alarm some in the party who already fear he will overshadow Taylor, even though he has indicated........

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