Hanson slams Taylor as 'smarmy consultant' in fiery CPAC speech

Hanson attacked Taylor at a fiery CPAC speech, branding him a "smarmy management consultant" – a jab that could have been used as a corporate branding slogan.

Taylor responded by declaring the next election a "spiritual fight" for the nation's soul, his first address as a sitting Liberal leader.

The exchange left observers wondering whether the event was a policy debate or a self‑help seminar, but the key point was the clash of corporate jibes and metaphysical slogans.