Angus Taylor hails from the bush and has proven his country credentials to 7News, at the Camden Show near Sydney, by riding a bull, shearing a sheep and cracking a whip. But can the new Liberal Party leader become prime minister of Australia? In this episode, The Issue asks the fresh Coalition leader key questions on immigration, the One Nation challenge, Anthony Albanese, the economy and the war in Iran. Mr Taylor also opens to 7News Political Reporter, Josh Martin, on losing his Mum at a young age and who he’s seeking advice from as he seeks to defeat Anthony Albanese at the 2028 federal election.

<p>Angus Taylor hails from the bush and has proven his country credentials to 7News, at the Camden Show near Sydney, by riding a bull, shearing a sheep and cracking a whip. But can the new Liberal Party leader become prime minister of Australia? In this episode, The Issue asks the fresh Coalition leader key questions on immigration, the One Nation challenge, Anthony Albanese, the economy and the war in Iran. Mr Taylor also opens to 7News Political Reporter, Josh Martin, on losing his Mum at a young age and who he&rsquo;s seeking advice from as he seeks to defeat Anthony Albanese at the 2028 federal election.</p>

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