Andrew Hirst
Andrew Hirst is the federal director of the Liberal Party of Australia, playing a crucial role in the party's campaign strategy. He has recently gained attention for agreeing to multiple debates with Labor leaders, showcasing the Liberal Party's readiness to engage in public discussions as the election nears.
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Andrew Hirst delivered a blunt warning to the Liberal Party about its demographic crisis among young people and women.
Economic anxiety and institutional failure reshaping politics for the Liberal Party
Australia· 2026-05-31
Andrew Hirst was the head of the party’s organisational wing during the Liberal Party's review.
To remain one and free, Australia must confront three key systemic challengesAustralia· 2026-03-06
The election review’s focus is on the relationship between Dutton and the professional campaigning unit led by federal director Andrew Hirst.
Peter Dutton lets fly as Liberal Party election review leaksAustralia· 2026-03-02
Liberal Party national director Andrew Hirst stated that Liberal Party volunteers have faced aggressive bullying.
Exclusive Brethren campaign in 2025 election ‘intimidating and unsafe’Australia· 2025-12-15
Hirst is the Liberal Party Federal director contacted for comment.
Secret probe blames Trump for ruining Dutton campaignAustralia· 2025-12-02
Andrew Hirst is the federal director presenting research at the upcoming meeting.
Jane Hume slams 'crazy and binary' opposition as Sussan Ley calls crunch meetingAustralia· 2025-11-06
Senior Liberal Party member Andrew Hirst warns Sussan Ley of 'death by disunity' after defections.
Senior Liberal Party member Andrew Hirst warns Sussan Ley of “death by disunity” after defections, calls for unityAustralia· 2025-10-28
The party’s federal director, Andrew Hirst, declined to comment on the Brethren's campaign efforts.
Liberal campaigners feared Brethren influence in 2025 electionAustralia· 2025-09-05
Andrew Hirst is the Federal Liberal Party director who declined to comment on the Brethren's involvement.
The minute-long message that unleashed the Brethren’s election machineAustralia· 2025-06-06
Andrew Hirst is the federal director of the Liberals who was comfortable with Kapterian's hold on the count.
Why Gisele Kapterian losing Bradfield to Nicolette Boele would be salt in the wound of the Liberal PartyAustralia· 2025-05-20
Andrew Hirst stated that the intervention was imperative to address challenges within the NSW division.
Liberal moderates turn on party after election defeatAustralia· 2025-05-14
Andrew Hirst is the federal director involved in the Coalition's campaign.
Inside the Dutton campaign as it enters final stretchAustralia· 2025-04-25
Andrew Hirst is the federal director leading the campaign unit.
Can Peter Dutton still win?Australia· 2025-04-11
Liberal federal director Andrew Hirst on Monday sent a letter to Erickson.
Dutton, Albanese to face each other in up to four debatesAustralia· 2025-03-03