Paul Kelly examines Liberal Party's shifting identity and controversial proposals
Paul Kelly discussed the identity crisis of the Liberal Party during a podcast on October 10. In his book, The Twilight of Exceptionalism, he highlights how leadership shifted from conservative to progressive and then centrist, revealing fracturing values. Controversial proposals, including gender quotas, are being reconsidered to make the party more politically relevant.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 00:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 00:10 UTC
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