Former prime minister and newly appointed Liberal Party president Tony Abbott says the party must improve its offering to Australians, citing polling. Speaking in Washington, Abbott says he believes the Liberal Party has “quite a long way to go” if the polls are to be believed. He frames the comments as a response to the current state of public support reflected in polling results. Abbott’s remarks are presented as part of his early message in the new party leadership role, emphasizing the need for better alignment between the party and voter expectations. The reports focus on Abbott’s assessment of the party’s standing and his view that changes are required before it can win broader support. Across the outlets, there is no additional detail on specific policy proposals or a timeline for improvements; the common element is Abbott’s statement that the Liberal Party must deliver a “better product” to the electorate, based on what he says polling indicates.