# Josh Frydenberg memoir and political speculation

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> Updated: 2026-10-14T11:30:09.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Former Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has released his memoir, ‘A Grateful Son’, which has prompted speculation regarding a potential return to federal politics. Following an invitation-only launch in Melbourne attended by prominent Liberal Party figures and business leaders, Frydenberg indicated he would decide on a future candidacy in 2027.

The memoir has caused internal debate within the Liberal Party, with some members viewing the text as a political manifesto. The book includes economic proposals such as increasing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to fund personal income tax cuts. Additionally, it was revealed that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison secretly co-authored several chapters, an arrangement Morrison described as an ‘elegant solution’ for documenting the era.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Josh Frydenberg launches memoir in Melbourne

Former Australian federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg launched his memoir, ‘A Grateful Son’, in Melbourne, an event seen by some as a potential precursor to a political comeback.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josh-frydenberg-launches-memoir-in-melbourne

### 2026-10-12: Josh Frydenberg signals potential political comeback amid memoir release

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has signaled he will decide on a political comeback in 2027, amid speculation his new memoir serves as a leadership pitch for the Liberal Party.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josh-frydenberg-signals-potential-return-to-federal-politics

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