Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has pledged to democratise the Liberal Party as members leave for One Nation, which now leads both Labor and the coalition in primary votes. Taylor acknowledged members' frustration, stating that many wanted a better Liberal Party and were dissatisfied with the lack of democracy within the party, particularly in NSW. Tony Abbott, the Liberal Party’s president and a former prime minister, has personally contacted members of NSW branches to discourage them from leaving. Taylor said Abbott is doing a great job at energising and retaining frustrated members. Taylor rejected a seat-sharing deal with One Nation, according to the Guardian. He also criticised the Albanese government’s energy policy for prioritising emissions reduction over affordability and reliability, and called for increased oil and gas production, according to The Epoch Times. Taylor has pledged to scrap net zero emissions policies if elected, according to The Epoch Times. He has also promised lower taxes, a hardline stance on immigration, and a focus on housing, according to the Australian Financial Review. Taylor and Jane Hume positioned their leadership as a centrist alternative to both left and right shifts, according to the Australian Financial Review. Taylor deposed Sussan Ley for the leadership, and Jane Hume replaced Ted O’Brien in a party room ballot, according to the Australian Financial Review. Taylor admitted he was wrong as shadow treasurer to have pledged to revoke Labor’s top-up income tax cuts at the last election, according to the Australian Financial Review. South Australian Liberal Tony Pasin said parties should work hand-in-glove to defeat Labor at the next election, according to the Guardian.