Australia news live: Conroy tipped to retain defence as PM prepares to reveal revamped ministry

<p>Liberals and Nationals leadership speculation continues as Labor set to announce ministerial lineup. Follow today’s news live</p><ul><li>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></li></ul><p><strong>Tony Abbott throws support behind Angus Taylor and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price for Liberal leadership</strong></p><p>Former prime minister <strong>Tony Abbott</strong> has come out in support of <strong>Angus Taylor</strong> and <strong>Jacinta Nampijinpa Price</strong>’s ticket for the Liberal leadership, saying they will deliver a “strong, clear and principled” alternative to the Labor government.</p><p>We need to be a strong, clear and principled alternative to a government that we know, on its record so far, will be damaging the economy, dividing our society, and neglecting our on going security.</p><p>I’m confident that the leadership team of Angus Taylor and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has the conviction and courage to make a real contest of the next election.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/may/12/australia-news-live-nationals-leadership-labor-cabinet-ministers-anthony-albanese-ed-husic-liberal-sussan-ley-angus-taylor-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>