Brash, colourful chaos agent ... or diligent, relentless leader in waiting?
Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson reclaimed his Melbourne seat in last year's federal election by just 175 votes, becoming the only Liberal to defeat a teal independent. Promoted to the opposition's second-most-critical role in February, the brash 46-year-old now faces Labor's contentious budget while managing his reputation for occasional lapses in judgment.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 19:11 UTC
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