# Josh Frydenberg's memoir tour fails to settle his future

> Two former Liberal advisers question whether the ex-treasurer should run for Kooyong again or pursue his prime ministerial ambitions.
- Title: Josh Frydenberg's memoir tour fails to settle his future
- Summary: Two former Liberal advisers question whether the ex-treasurer should run for Kooyong again or pursue his prime ministerial ambitions. A podcast examines Josh…
- Keywords: josh frydenberg, liberal party, kooyong, australian politics, memoir, prime minister, news, politics, Josh, Frydenberg's, tour, fails
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/oct/17/back-to-back-barries-why-josh-frydenberg-isnt-the-liberals-saviour-podcast
- Published: 2026-10-16T14:00:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: josh frydenberg, liberal party, kooyong, australian politics, memoir, prime minister, news, politics
## Frydenberg's memoir dominates the week
Tony Barry and Niki Savva examine the festival of Josh that played out in media this week as the former treasurer spruiked his new memoir.
## Two former advisers weigh his options
The two former Liberal party advisers debate whether Josh Frydenberg should run again for Kooyong and whether he can achieve his dream of becoming PM.
## Labor's economic message falls short
They also discuss what they see as the Labor government's failure to sell an economic vision during a cost-of-living crisis.
## Key takeaway

A podcast examines Josh Frydenberg's media push for his memoir and debates whether he should seek a return to parliament or higher office.