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The process took much longer than it needed to, but the Liberals have finally elected Angus Taylor as their new leader. Is he up to the task?
Of all the commentary about newly minted Opposition Leader Angus Taylor in recent days, the most puzzling has been the claim that he possesses “the smartest policy brain in shadow cabinet”.
In terms of his contribution to public debate, Taylor, a former Rhodes Scholar, does not have a reputation as a policy guru.
He is seen more as a solid manager than an ideas man, despite the verdict of colleague and supporter James Paterson, who could himself lay a genuine claim to being one of the strongest policy brains in the Coalition.
Before ousting Sussan Ley this morning, Taylor was the Coalition’s defence spokesman. During his 10 months in that role, he produced no significant defence policy. His periods as energy minister and opposition Treasury spokesman were likewise not characterised by policy innovation.
