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Malcolm Fraser: death of a political giant

He was one of Australia's most controversial conservative Prime Ministers, yet Malcolm Fraser dedicated much of his later life to championing human rights and criticising the Liberal Party.

Senior Liberals have differed over the correct place in history of former prime minister Malcolm Fraser in a sign of the continuing struggle for the soul of a party which, while now in government, is facing its own demons.

Trailing in the polls and weighed down by a combination of broken promises, a slew of abandoned policies aimed at budget repair, and an unpopular leader, Mr Fraser's death has prompted some Liberals to reflect on the direction of their party, potentially adding to Prime Minister Tony Abbott's woes.

Tony Abbott said he often disagreed with Malcolm Fraser's positions but he always appreciated his insights. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

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Malcolm Fraser dead: Liberals mull over Fraser's legacy and question their own