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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott attends the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Australian War Memorial marking the 104th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War, Australians paused to honour the more than 103,000 Australians who have lost their lives, and all those who have served our country in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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.

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Seven anchor’s brutal Pell reaction

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.

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Abbott’s tribute to ‘saint’ George Pell

Former prime minister Tony Abbott has released a lengthy statement paying tribute to a “great” George Pell.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Tony Abbott attends his Portrait reveal in the Members Hall at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, NCA NewsWire, Saturday, 1 October 2022 Protesters pictured outside the CPAC Conference held at the ICC Sydney. NSW Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

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

‘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

‘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

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.

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Former prime minister Tony Abbott arrives for the state funeral of former NSW premier John Fahey, at St Mary's Cathedral, in Sydney, Friday, September 25, 2020. Mr Fahey was NSW premier from 1992 to 1995 and played a key role in the bid for Sydney to host the 2000 Olympic Games before going on to become federal finance minister. (AAP Image/POOL/Mick Tsikasvia NCA NewsWire)

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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PM Tony Abbott arriving at Tudor Park PCYC. Photo Inga Williams / The Reporter

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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 11: Former Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott attends the launch of 'Life, Love & Marriage' by Christine Forster on June 11, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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

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.

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Former prime minister Tony Abbott arrives for the state funeral of former NSW premier John Fahey, at St Mary's Cathedral, in Sydney, Friday, September 25, 2020. Mr Fahey was NSW premier from 1992 to 1995 and played a key role in the bid for Sydney to host the 2000 Olympic Games before going on to become federal finance minister. (AAP Image/POOL/Mick Tsikasvia NCA NewsWire)

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

‘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

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

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.

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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.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and French President Emmanuel Macron talk before the G20 leaders make a short visit to the Fontana di Trevi to throw a coin in the fountain to make a wish before the start of the second day of the G20 in Rome on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Picture: Adam Taylor

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.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former prime minister Tony Abbott arrive for a tribute dinner at the Miramare Gardens in Sydney, Thursday, November 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING

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.

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FILE - 26 AUGUST 2020: Ex Australian PM Tony Abbott has been hired by British PM Boris Johnson to become President of the UK's Board of Trade. He will hold the title jointly with UK Trade Secretary Liz Truss. CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Tony Abbott makes his final statement to the media as Prime Minister at Parliament House on September 15, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. Tony Abbott lost the Liberal leadership ballot last night, defeated by Malcolm Turnbull 54-44. Malcolm Turnbull will now become the 29th Prime Minister of Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Tony Abbott rips into Covid rules

Tony Abbott has torn into Australia’s ‘oppressive’ response to the coronavirus pandemic, arguing governments have ruined lives.

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‘Irreparable damage’: China’s threat to Aus

‘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

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”.

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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

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”.

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‘Bully’: Tony Abbott hits out at China

‘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.

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Abbott blasts ‘snitching’ after $500 fine

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.

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