The Morning Edition Tim Wilson on Hastie's exit, and bringing back that 'big Liberal energy'
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Oct 9, 2025 
Tim Wilson, Federal member for Goldstein and former shadow cabinet member, joins to share insights on current Liberal Party turmoil following Andrew Hastie's departure. He discusses the intricacies of Hastie’s decision to step back and their long-standing friendship. Wilson advocates for a revitalized 'big Liberal energy' focused on unity and aspirational goals. He emphasizes the need for positive immigration narratives, balancing emissions policies, and winning back support from key voter groups through trust and engagement.
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Hastie's Move Breaks Shadow Solidarity
- Andrew Hastie left shadow cabinet to speak outside party solidarity and pursue a broader agenda.
- Tim Wilson says that risks remaking party priorities without shadow‑cabinet constraints and raises questions about how he will proceed.
Start From Reality, Not Ideals
- Wilson argues Hastie probably shouldn't have joined shadow cabinet if he intended to break collective discipline.
- He warns remaking party priorities from an idealised world is fraught and prefers starting from current realities.
Wilson And Hastie: Personal Rapport Despite Differences
- Wilson recounts a warm personal friendship with Andrew Hastie despite policy differences and shared interests like re‑industrialisation.
- He describes trading books, giving gifts and often arriving at similar policy positions by different paths.