Tuesday's leadership contest will be a battle between moderates and conservatives for the heart of the Liberal Party.

Ed Husic and Mark Dreyfus' anger has boiled to the surface as Anthony Albanese prepares to confirm his new frontbench, while the Nationals are gearing up for Matt Canavan's tilt at the party ...

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