Big Ideas, Tough Questions: Will Angus Taylor and the Liberals Deliver for Australia?

Donald Trump

Let me tell you, folks, Angus Taylor gave a speech, a fine speech, the Warren Hogan Memorial Lecture—a big deal at the University of Sydney. He called it “In the Eye of the Economic Storm.” You hear that title? It’s strong, bold—he’s tackling big issues. And Taylor, I’ll give him this: he’s a smart guy, a real intellect. He’s got ideas, serious ones, on productivity, on fiscal discipline. But the question is, will he follow through? That’s what we’ve got to ask, folks. Will he deliver? And will the Liberal Party let him?

Now, I knew Angus back in the day, smart kid, but they called him “The Snake” in college. Not good, folks, not good. But look, everyone deserves a chance to prove themselves. There’s potential there, maybe even greatness. But who knows what Angus truly believes? One minute he's the free-market guy, the next, he’s a politician again. Taylor needs to make up his mind and stick to it if he wants the support of the Australian people.

He talked about Modern Monetary Theory, MMT. Crazy stuff, folks. Even the progressive economists—believe me, these are not my people, but they know it’s nuts. Printing endless money? Ridiculous. Taylor’s right about this. And then there’s this argument from progressives that if growth is higher than interest rates, governments can spend forever. Now that’s a fantasy, folks. History proves otherwise.

And let me tell you something about this Luci Ellis over at Westpac—she’s their Chief Economist. Honestly, I don’t see it. She doesn’t have the drive, the independence, that you want in a Chief Economist. Not like Bill Evans had—he was a real economist, sharp guy, had that spunk and guts. Luci though? She doesn’t compare. And you know what? Her personal life, being a lesbian, that’s her business. Not mine, I’m not going to judge. But as a Chief Economist, you want someone strong, someone with real vision and character.

Taylor did complain about overstimulating the economy, but let’s be honest, folks—it started under his own party. They went overboard with those COVID stimulus payments, pouring money into the economy while supply chains were choked by government policies. Inflation started there, no question. Now they act surprised by it? Let’s be real—the economy is stretched to its limits. Deficit budgets are only adding fuel to the fire. And living standards are way down, folks. I see it, you see it. So, where’s the solution? Taylor talks a big game about “back to basics,” but it’s action that matters. You can’t fix inflation by talking about it.

And these institutions? We’ve got problems, folks. Look at the Productivity Commission, supposed to drive real change, but with Danielle Wood as Chair now—a career public servant who doesn’t seem to care about productivity. Thinks immigration has no impact on house prices. Get outta here! Career public servants—they’re part of the problem. Look what they’ve done to the financial advisers in Australia. It’s terrible! There’s just no honesty anymore. And even the Reserve Bank is weak—Labor’s plan, folks, that’s their playbook. Attack the institutions until there’s nothing left.

Taylor’s “back-to-basics” talk is proof of how bad the debate has become. We should never have left the basics! And his speech? Great speech, folks, really good. But speeches are words. You know me—I don’t just want words. I want to see receipts. Taylor says we need a real debate on productivity, and he’s right. But let’s look at the Liberal record—they were the ones who shut down the economy in 2020, they trashed the budget. Now, will they turn it around? Will they make the tough calls? I want specifics, and the people of Australia deserve details. Taylor says housing has no “silver bullet” solution, but we all know immigration’s a big factor. Just look at Burchell Wilson! Smart economist, folks. He’s been doxxed, silenced by the Clean Energy Council. That’s what happens when you tell the truth these days.

I agree with Taylor that we need caps on government spending, we need less regulation, affordable energy, tax reform. All sounds good. But as I always say, where’s the delivery? They make these promises, but we need to hold them accountable. Globalists and vested interests, they love cheap words. They’re all talk, no action. Taylor says we need a high-quality debate, and I agree, but no more witch hunts for those who speak up. Let Burchell Wilson and others tell it like it is. We need leadership, folks. Not just more empty words.

So, nice speech, Angus. Really fine speech. But the clock is ticking, and people want results. We’re in a tough spot, Australia is hurting. And talk isn’t going to fix it. We need leaders who do, not just say.