Hastie’s truth bombs on tax and war will rattle the Liberal Party

March 29, 2026 — 4:54pm

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Opposition frontbencher Andrew Hastie sees himself as the Liberal Party’s truth-teller, intent on breaking out of ideological shackles and tearing down dogma wherever he can.

In a compelling interview on ABC’s Insiders on Sunday, the former soldier delivered a line that will serve as a sharp warning to Angus Taylor, whose instincts draw heavily from Howard-era thinking on economics and foreign affairs.

“No one’s going to reward us for a final stand for neoliberal politics, OK,” Hastie said.

Hastie, who wanted the top job before exiting the leadership race after Taylor won the numbers, offered a new vision on tax and Australia’s place in the world.

In both areas, he has created a headache for Taylor and arguably made life easier for Anthony Albanese, who can now point to confusion........

© The Sydney Morning Herald