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Why won't Frydenberg save the Victorian Liberals?

No one is in charge of the Victorian Liberal Party, which is why it isn't taken seriously in the exhausted, recessed state.

Aaron Patrick
Aaron PatrickSenior correspondent

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The Victorian Liberal Party, where losing elections and public fighting have become a way of life, illustrates a truism that political parties have to relearn each generation.

Without clear leadership, they descend into anarchy. In this case, even veterans of party infighting are surprised by the lack of external discipline.

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Aaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com

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