‘Sabotaged’: Abbott’s explosive claim
Tony Abbott has blamed “unelected” officials for his government’s failure, claiming he was “thwarted by a leftist establishment”.
Tony Abbott
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TV host’s secret role in Higgins saga revealed
A prominent news host has admitted she helped Brittany Higgins but became concerned that the rape allegations were becoming “politicised”.
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.
Tony Abbott’s next career move
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has been linked to a major position that could pit him against a friend and former colleague.
Tony Abbott’s plan to fix the Liberals
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has revealed what the Liberals need to do to recover from the devastating election loss it suffered.
Tony Abbott’s desperate plea to Liberals
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has made an impassioned video plea to Liberal members in his former seat of Warringah.
War erupts in Tony Abbott’s old seat
Barrister Bridie Nolan, who is the stepmother to Zali Steggall’s children, is helping to run the campaign to defeat her.
‘Fake news’: Tony Abbott fires up
Ex-prime minister Tony Abbott has issued a stinging rebuke to Joe Hockey, claiming his former treasurer is spreading ‘fake news’.
Scott Morrison’s biggest obstacle to winning
Peta Credlin has claimed that Labor is winning a crucial battle against the Coalition – with the federal election just around the corner.
Development in Tony Abbott’s old seat
The NSW Libs have been able to take a step forward in Tony Abbott’s old seat after factional infighting caused problems ahead of the election.
Why Abbott is backing Gladys
Tony Abbott has revealed why he has backed Gladys Berejiklian to run for federal politics as rumours swirl she will run for his former electorate.
ScoMo ‘perfectly entitled’ to snub France
Ex prime minister Tony Abbott has rushed to Scott Morrison’s defence as debate over the French subs deal continues.
The one ex-PM staying silent on 2050
While Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull have been making noise about Australia’s net-zero plans, one ex-PM has been curiously quiet.
Tony Abbott rips into Covid rules
Tony Abbott has torn into Australia’s ‘oppressive’ response to the coronavirus pandemic, arguing governments have ruined lives.
‘Irreparable damage’: China’s threat to Aus
A brutal threat has emerged in Chinese propaganda, warning its relationship with Australia will “suffer irreparable damages” after a visit from Tony Abbott.
Tony Abbott’s stunning attack on China
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has ripped into China and its leader Xi Jinping, denouncing its “cult of the new red emperor”.
China could ‘lash out’ soon: Abbott
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has launched a scathing critique of Beijing’s behaviour that will only further strain the relationship between Australia and China.
Abbott’s visit sends big message to China
Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has appeared in Taiwan in the face of growing tensions with China as it threatens “war is real”.
‘Bully’: Tony Abbott hits out at China
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has called for one thing to happen even if it risks upsetting China, also accusing the superpower of bullying.
Abbott blasts ‘snitching’ after $500 fine
Health Minister Brad Hazzard had little sympathy for Tony Abbott today, after the maskless former PM copped a $500 fine.
Abbott slams ‘snitching’ after fine
Tony Abbott has been fined $500 for breaking a Covid-19 rule, with the former PM blasting whoever dobbed him into police.
Cops investigating maskless Tony Abbott
NSW Police have confirmed they are investigating an eyewitness report that former Tony Abbott was spotted maskless in Manly this morning.
Ex-PM says China has exploited goodwill
A former prime minister has called for an India-Australia trade deal, arguing China has ‘exploited the West’s goodwill’.
Abbott’s daughter welcomes first child
Tony Abbott has become a first-time grandfather, after one of his daughters welcomed a son into the world in an American hospital on the weekend.
Tony Abbott joins flood relief effort
A former PM has rolled up his sleeves to help out New South Wales’ flood relief effort.
Credlin’s Parliament gay ‘orgies’ claims
Tony Abbott’s former chief of staff Peta Credlin has accused Liberal staffers of holding historical gay “orgies” at Parliament House.
Tony Abbott’s sister gets Mardi Gras windfall
Liberal councillor Christine Forster and wife Virginia Flitcroft have netted a massive windfall from the auction of their Surry Hills terrace ahead of Mardi Gras.
Rudd denies attempting to punch diplomat
Kevin Rudd has hit back at an unusual allegation he attempted to attack a Chinese diplomat when prime minister, saying he leaves ‘shirt-fronting to Tony Abbott’.
Australia’s big milestone in COVID-19 fight
Australia’s Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd said Australia had now marked 10 days of no community transmission.
Tony Abbott’s daughter expecting first child
Frances Loch, 29, has revealed she’s expecting her first baby with her Olympian rower turned weightlifter husband Sam with a touching photo.
Abbott cleared of possible lockdown breach
Tony Abbott has been blasted as “disrespectful” after he was questioned – and later cleared – of flouting restrictions on Sydney’s northern beaches.
Tony Abbott was wrong to chomp a raw onion but right about one thing
What would a pungent bulb-eating mansplainer know about living well?
Credlin returns for round two with Dan
Tony Abbott’s former chief of staff Peta Credlin has returned to grill Dan Andrews again just hours after Victoria’s top public servant quit.
‘Your question is?’: Dan snaps at Credlin
Daniel Andrews and Peta Credlin have faced off yet again, this time over the shock resignation of the Premier’s right hand man.
Credlin ambushes Dan’s press conference
Tony Abbott’s former chief of staff Peta Credlin has derailed Dan Andrews’ daily press conference, grilling him in a heated exchange.
Abbott’s massive boarding pass fail
When Tony Abbott posted his boarding pass on Instagram he didn’t think much of it – but 45 minutes later it was clear he’d made a big mistake.
‘Mind-boggling’: Abbott slams premier
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has slammed Queensland’s border restrictions as “bureaucratic bloody-mindedness”
‘New low’: Abbott’s virus comment slammed
Former PM Tony Abbott has been criticised for his heartless call to allow some elderly COVID-19 patients to die “naturally”.
‘Battle anthem’: Gillard on Abbott speech
Former Aussie PM Julia Gillard has revealed her thoughts on her famous viral speech when asked if she felt “badass” at the time.
Malcolm Turnbull’s savage Abbott attack
Former prime ministers Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott are no strangers at trading jibes, but Turnbull has just stepped it up a notch.
Tony Abbott’s surprise new job
Australia’s controversial ex-Prime Minister and vocal Brexit supporter Tony Abbott is set to take on a new role for Boris Johnson.
Gillard’s cheeky Tony Abbott dig
They famously clashed during their time in politics – and now, our first female leader has made another hilarious swipe at her former rival.
Abbott rival won’t back Shorten
The candidate hoping to topple Tony Abbott says she won’t support some of Bill Shorten’s biggest policies if Labor wins.
Bernardi: Why Tony Abbott is needed
CORY Bernardi has backed his former party leader as the only person who could save the Liberal Party from its own mess with speculation Malcolm Turnbull could soon face a challenge to his leadership — listen to the interview.
Bob Carr: Abbott’s China policy ‘was better’
THE former Foreign Minister says Australia’s relationship with the superpower is being ruined by “anti-China zealots”, and the government should revert back to the balance it found under Tony Abbott — listen to the full podcast.
Frydenberg stands behind 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.
Turnbull slams Abbott’s coal power plan
THE Prime Minister has slammed Tony Abbott’s proposal to nationalise the Liddell coal power station saying it goes against Liberal values.
‘You can’t say that!’: JMo and Sharri talk politics
THIS is what happens when self-professed “raging Leftie” Jonathon “JMo” Moran and Daily Telegraph political editor Sharri Markson talk “pig headed” Tony Abbott, Marriage equality and the state of Australia’s political debate. Listen to the hilarious debate.
Why Tony Abbott went to a gay wedding
HOW could Australia’s former prime minister Tony Abbott fight tooth and nail against same-sex marriage, then have the hide to front at the same-sex wedding of his sister?
Mural of Abbott in wedding dress defaced
A MURAL aimed squarely at same-sex marriage opponents Tony Abbott and George Pell was defaced just hours after it was completed.
Credlin: ‘You’re all p*** and wind’
TONY Abbott’s ex-chief-of-staff Peta Credlin left a news panel stony-faced and off to the break in a brutal on-air blow-up.
‘Perhaps he’s utterly lost the plot’
FORMER treasurer Wayne Swan, the PM and social media have joined the pile-on after Tony Abbott admitted once being too drunk to vote.
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