Miranda Live: Frydenberg stands behind Tony Abbott smackdown

ENERGY Minister Josh Frydenberg’s broadside at former PM Tony Abbott say him under attack from the most unlikely of places — but he’s told Miranda Live he stands by his call for unity.

Peta Credlin took aim at Josh Frydenberg on air over his Abbott comments. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

ENERGY Minister Josh Frydenberg’s broadside at former PM Tony Abbott say him under attack from the most unlikely of places — but he’s told Miranda Live he stands by his call for unity.

Last week Mr Frydenberg took aim at Mr Abbott for ramping up his negative comments about the Prime Minister after the release of the government’s 30th consecutive Newspoll loss to Labor.

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Australian Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg.

Tony Abbott. Picture: Kym Smith

But former Abbott chief of staff turned Sky News Peta Credlin commentator said Mr Frydenberg’s comments had “diminished” him in the eyes of conservatives.

“I think it probably diminished Josh in the eyes of conservatives, it certainly wouldn’t have helped him with the base,” Ms Credlin said.

Today, the Energy Minister dismissed the whole exchange, telling Miranda Devine on her online radio show Miranda Live he stood behind his comments.

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Originally published as Miranda Live: Frydenberg stands behind Tony Abbott smackdown