https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-02/josh-frydenberg-considering-return-to-politics/103924628Josh Frydenberg is considering a return to federal politics at the next election.
The ABC's Insiders program revealed the former treasurer was considering a run for the seat of Kooyong, which he lost to independent Monique Ryan at the last federal election, after the electoral commission on Friday proposed favourable new boundaries for the seat.
But the Liberal Party has already pre-selected a candidate for the seat, 31-year-old former finance professional Amelia Hamer.
That means Mr Frydenberg would need the administrative committee of the Victorian Liberal Party to reopen the pre-selection process.
That has prompted a backlash from some sections of the Liberal Party. Charlotte Mortlock, who chairs the Hilma's network, an organisation devoted to supporting women for pre-selection, told the ABC the party should not "throw impressive women out just because men have a change of heart".
"Amelia had overwhelming support from party members in her preselection and has been working hard and campaigning for months," she said.
