TV host’s secret role in Higgins saga revealed
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Tony Abbott
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Ex PMs among Aussies banned from Russia
Two former Prime Ministers have appeared on a fresh list of Australians who will be denied access to Russia for an “indefinite term”.
Ex-PM Abbott reveals MH370 theory
Tony Abbott has shed light on the high level discussions that took place when a Malaysia Airlines aircraft vanished.
‘Cult’: Former PM’s wild climate rant
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has declared warnings of human-induced climate change “ahistorical and utterly implausible”.
‘Ugly, bullying’: Abbott bites back at No attack
The former Prime Minister has leapt to the defence of one of the No campaign’s most prominent figures from comments by Noel Pearson.
Abbott reveals surprising next move
The former PM has been nominated to join the board of a major company in the middle of a big shake up.
‘Evil’: China explodes over Taiwan
Firebrand Chinese newspaper Global Times has unleashed after Tony Abbott visited Taiwan, warning Australians to “prepare to fight”.
‘Not victims’: Abbott’s big claim on Voice
A former prime minister has slammed the Voice campaign as a conservative conference kicks off in Sydney.
‘Failed’: Yes campaign blasts ex-PM
A prominent campaigner has scolded the former prime minister for his “hypocrisy” and “insulting” commentary on the Voice.
‘Angry’: Truth about ‘reparations’ demands
One of the architects of the Uluru Statement has weighed in on the debate about the length of the document – after the PM dismissed a senator’s claim as a conspiracy.
Three-word slogan on Albo shirt sparks fury
Anthony Albanese has come under fire over his decision to wear a T-shirt with a three-word slogan on it to a Midnight Oil concert.
Abbott’s tirade against ‘woke billionaires’
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has accused “woke companies” of “shareholder abuse” by publicly supporting the referendum.
‘Damaging’: Abbott’s issues with the voice
Tony Abbott has come out swinging about the voice to parliament, saying it is “wrong in principle” and risks promoting “separatism” in Australia.
Wild reason Olympian doesn’t do birthdays
Tony Abbott’s son-in-law and former Olympian Sam Loch has revealed the wild reason he doesn’t embrace his birthday.
Tony’s big claim about Indigenous Voice
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has accused an inquiry into the proposed Indigenous Voice to parliament of performing a backflip.
‘Stuck in the past‘: Wong’s fiery spray
Penny Wong has some choice words for opposition leader Peter Dutton after he called on his MPs to toe the line on a key policy.
Abbott makes protest joke during eulogy
The former prime minister has poked fun at George Pell’s critics as protesters and mourners clashed over the cardinal’s legacy.
Push for Tony Abbott to take on new role
The former prime minister has been flagged as an “obvious replacement” for the federal senate left open by the death of Jim Molan.
TV star’s brutal reaction to Pell tribute
Former prime minister Tony Abbott’s tribute to Australia’s most powerful Catholic has raised eyebrows – with debate over George Pell’s legacy enraging everyone.
Abbott’s tribute to ‘saint’ George Pell
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has released a lengthy statement paying tribute to a “great” George Pell.
Abbott slams ‘woke’ Australia Day boycott
Tony Abbott said it was “wrong” of companies to mix politics and business, as the move to make Australia Day an optional workplace public holiday gathers steam.
Matthew Guy to step down after humiliation
Matthew Guy says he will step aside as Victorian Liberal leader following his second election loss last night to Daniel Andrews.
Ex-PM pushes mandatory service for teens
Former prime minister Tony Abbott is pushing for Aussie school-leavers to spend a “significant period of time” giving back to their country.
Labor targets Guy in bizarre ad
Labor and Dan Andrews have targeted Matthew Guy and the Liberals in a new ad featuring Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison, featuring some strange cinematic effects.
Wilkinson’s savage swipe at Turnbull, Rudd
Lisa Wilkinson had The Project panel and Julia Gillard laughing with a savage remark about Malcolm Turnbull, Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott.
Protests rock major conservative conference
Protests are taking place outside of a conference hosting major conservative personalities, with activists calling for an end to far-right politics.
‘Worst’: Dan slammed by former PM
Daniel Andrews has been lashed by a former prime minister as new polling reveals he is cruising towards a third election win.
‘Strange’: Abbott weighs in on ScoMo saga
Former PM Tony Abbott has weighed in on Scott Morrison’s decision to secretly appoint himself minister of five portolios amid calls for his resignation.
Abbott’s ‘problem’ with controversial move
The Voice to Parliament would make a “race-based body” part of parliament and fundamentally change government, the former PM has warned.
Abbott ‘encouraged’ by China warning
Australia issued a fresh warning about the threat of conflict in the region over the coming years, in a move supported by former PM Tony Abbott.
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