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FORMER Prime Minister Tony Abbott has launched a scathing new attack on Malcolm Turnbull and the Coalition, suggesting they’re losing touch with the public.
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Covering all things politics, we have the latest news and updates on Tony Abbott.
Tony Abbott’s radical ‘one-page’ plan
HE’S back and bolder than ever. Tony Abbott has backflipped to propose a “one-page” deal with some serious benefits for Australia … unless we’re being taken for a ride.
Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten pal it up
ONCE bitter enemies, Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten have shown a unity they never displayed back home, speaking as one over a relaxed lunch.
Jessica Rudd slams Tony Abbott
KEVIN Rudd’s daughter Jessica has joined a chorus of Australians firing back at Tony Abbott for suggesting welfare recipients might be suffering “a bit of depression”.
Turnbull dodges Abbott ‘sniping’ claims
MALCOLM Turnbull has refused to answer questions about Tony Abbott engaging in ‘sniping’, after Christopher Pyne admitted a deal on guns was made.
Turnbull, Abbott in public war of words
MALCOLM Turnbull had directly contradicted Tony Abbott, in a development that should worsen the strain on their relationship.
PM contradicts Abbott over gun law
MALCOLM Turnbull has fired shots at Tony Abbott during Question Time, claiming he was fully aware of a ‘deal’ to change gun laws in exchange for Senate support.
‘Wrong, wrong, wrong — no deal’
FORMER prime minister Tony Abbott came under fire from Leigh Sales who grilled him on a deal to change gun laws.
Abbott’s comeback makes no sense
THE timing of Tony Abbott’s quest to return as Prime Minister is so perfect it is difficult to believe. But it just doesn’t make sense.
Abbott hits back at ‘made-up’ reports
TONY Abbott has slammed ‘unprofessional’ reports that he was gunning to reclaim the prime ministership after speaking at the Tory party conference in Britain.
Abbott’s PM bid ‘dead, buried cremated’
FORMER prime minister Tony Abbott has ruled out a return to the leadership, as the Coalition’s popularity takes a battering.
‘From messiah to mediocrity’
IT IS exactly 12 months since Malcolm Turnbull knifed Tony Abbott for the country’s top job. So is it just the same government with a different face?
‘Tony wanted to have a fight’
TONY Abbott has reportedly confronted Treasurer Scott Morrison over plans to offer superannuation concessions to low-income earners.
Bowen: Abbott to ‘engineer’ PM’s downfall
AS the Turnbull Government was dubbed as being “in crisis” on Q&A, speculation surrounded Tony Abbott’s future role and what he might do.
‘Most careers end in disappointment’
FORMER prime minister Tony Abbott has shared his thoughts on the humbling experience of campaigning as a “virtually anonymous figure”.
Why budgie smugglers are burned on our brains
From Tony Abbott’s swimwear to Donald Trump’s magnificent mane, sometimes, politicians are known for more than their policies.
Lisa Wilkinson fires up over sexism
LISA Wilkinson has told Bill Shorten to “take a look in the mirror” over his latest comments on the campaign trail.
Bishop admits to ‘dumb’ decision
EX-speaker Bronwyn Bishop speaks on the chopper ride that led to her resignation, and her relationship with Tony Abbott.
‘A huge task but it’s been done before’
IT’S a bold move by TV presenter James Mathison to try and topple Tony Abbott at the election. While he thinks it will pay off it’s going to be a massive battle.
TV star’s mission to take down Tony
FORMER Australian Idol co-host James Mathison will take on Tony Abbott in his seat of Warringah, in a beach battle for the ages.
The $1.3 trillion broken promise
TONY Abbott once called it “one of the biggest con jobs ever foisted on the Australian people”. He was probably right.
Tony Abbott’s $7000 taxpayer drinks list
HE was previously mocked for ordering a shandy light. But it seems no expenses were spared when it came to Tony Abbott’s taste in wine.
‘There is more than meets the eye’
BRONWYN Bishop has said goodbye to her political career, but not without a parting shot at Tony Abbott and a promise of more details to come.
What we know about the Budget so far
SUPER changes, tax cuts, spending on health, education, trains and fish. Here’s what we know so far about how the Budget tomorrow will impact Aussies.
Turnbull: ‘The Budget isn’t Abbott’s plan’
MALCOLM Turnbull said there will be “substantial” tax changes in the Federal Budget, as he ruled out taking any changes to the GST to voters.
Aussies’ political focus on Facebook
HE says he’s just a humble backbencher, but Tony Abbott continues to dominate political discussion, according to analysis by Facebook.
Radical teen researched PM’s plans
SLAIN extremist teen Numan Haider searched the travel movements of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott before attacking two police officers.
Tax fears linger over climate policy
LABOR has gone on the attack over its new climate policy, with Bill Shorten accusing Malcolm Turnbull of running a ‘rich man’s Tony Abbott scare campaign’.
Tony, here’s proof it’s time to let it go
NO ONE wants to kick someone when they’re down, but it’s becoming clearer and clearer people have had enough of Tony Abbott.
Tony, here’s proof it’s time to let it go
OPINION: No-one wants to kick someone when they’re down, but it’s becoming clearer and clearer people have had enough of Tony Abbott.
Peta Credlin has a juicy new job
A LOT has been written about Peta Credlin since the downfall of Tony Abbott. Now the former-PM’s chief of staff has an intriguing new role.
‘Good luck selling that to Australians’
TONY Abbott rejected it as an idea. But could we soon be getting what no one really wants: more taxes?
Turnbull’s boost defies Abbott
MALCOLM Turnbull has signalled a renewed focus on climate change, reviving two environmental funds that Tony Abbott ditched.
‘I dare you to suspend me’
TONY Abbott has called for reform within the Liberals, oddly “daring” the party to suspend him in the process.
Turnbull’s rating hits a new low
MALCOLM Turnbull’s approval rating as Prime Minister has fallen into negative territory for the first time since he deposed Tony Abbott.
Peta Credlin’s juicy new gig
PREPARE to hear more from Peta Credlin. Tony Abbott’s former right hand woman is reportedly in talks to join Sky’s election coverage.
Credlin takes shot at Turnbull ‘paralysis’
PETA Credlin has used her response to “vicious and malicious” rumours in a salacious new book to take a sly shot at the state of the current government.
Abbott responds to juicy book
UPDATE: Tony Abbott has responded to an explosive account of the former prime minister’s downfall.
Tony Abbott’s insight: ‘It’s a real bummer’
TONY Abbott knows a thing or two about being the cause of a political crisis. And he’s offered some words of support to a colleague under fire.
Abbott’s hefty smashed table bill
THE cost to fix a marble table smashed during Tony Abbott’s wild farewell bash has finally been revealed — and it’s double what’s been predicted.
Abbott’s pain is only just starting
FORMER PM Tony Abbott is only in stage one of his excruciating decline. He really doesn’t want to reach stage three.
This is Tony Abbott’s lasting legacy
TONY Abbott suffered through many political gaffes and slip-ups during his stint as prime minister, but this one will be consigned to the history books.
Decade of warnings from teen’s killer
HE WAS notorious for stalking and raping women and even once punched Tony Abbott in the face. So why was Sean Price free to murder schoolgirl Masa Vukotic?
Tony Abbott’s controversial call
TONY Abbott has controversially spoken out about Islam in an interview, saying we must realise “all cultures are not equal”.
Bishop’s $30,000 flight drama
AS IF her public spat with Tony Abbott weren’t enough, Julie Bishop is now in the spotlight over an expensive VIP flight.
The stench of Abbott’s dirty laundry
THE humiliations just keep coming for Tony Abbott. And there’s one group of people for whom the constant chatter really burns.
Tony Abbott: ‘I would have died happy’
TONY Abbott has given a strange insight into his attitude on the day he was dumped, and opened up about Peta Credlin.
Abbott speech prompts hilarious backlash
WHEN Tony Abbott gave his big speech in London yesterday morning, not everyone was pleased.
Tony will be happy about this
A DAY after he was accused of embarrassing Australia overseas, former PM Tony Abbott will feel he’s been somewhat vindicated.
Abbott to pay for smashed table
AN Italian marble table was broken during a wild party on the night of the leadership spill. Now Tony Abbott is taking responsibility for it.
C’mon guys … it was just a wild party
A BROKEN marble table has parliament in a tizz today. Pictures have emerged of the damage caused during a party the night Abbott was ousted.
Royal visit a final slap for Tony Abbott
WELL, this could be awkward. Royal couple will be hosted by republican Turnbull instead of the man who’s knighthood of Charles’s dad helped get him the sack.
The question Abbott wouldn’t answer
TONY Abbott is still opining freely on national radio, but this morning, one question led him to invoke “the former PM’s prerogative of silence”.
Turnbull takes out the Abbott-era trash
THOUGHT Malcolm Turnbull wasn’t for turning on many unpopular Abbott-era policies? You might be wrong, with uni fee deregulation the first casualty.
Tony’s list of The Unforgiven
THE list of The Unforgiven is growing as Tony Abbott continues his lap of honour of radio studios thanking favourites, and lashing out at those who crossed him.
Abbott unleashes on ‘snakes’
HIS final promise was that there would be “no wrecking, no undermining and no sniping”. He has just done all three live on radio.
Influential climate change denier out
HE was a climate change denier who thought the United Nations was plotting to take over the world. But he won’t have the ear of our new PM.
Rosie Batty takes swipe at Tony Abbott
ROSIE Batty has spoken out at the inquest into her son Luke’s violent murder saying we now, “for the first time, have federal government in a leadership role”.
Is Tony Abbott trying to pick a fight?
FORMER colleagues give dumped PM a wide berth, despite bitter tell-all interview.
Why are they messing with data?
THE government says the Weather Bureau tweaks data to exaggerate global warming. The Bureau says that’s rubbish. Who’s right in this ideological storm?
Has Turnbull seen the light?
THE winds of change are blowing. Our new PM is breathing new life into an industry that used to drive Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey mad.
Turnbull government’s new mantra
THE Turnbull Government has scrapped Tony Abbott’s “morbid joke” to make “taxes lower, simpler and fairer”.
‘You will want women like me in politics’
SHE’S been slammed for her role in Tony Abbott’s downfall, but Peta Credlin used a rare public appearance to suggest she’s the kind of person who should be in politics.
Peter Costello slams Tony Abbott
SOME of the Liberal Party’s biggest stars, including former Treasurer Peter Costello, have publicly ripped into Tony Abbott.
‘Badly misled’: Tony Abbott lashes out
DUMPED prime minister Tony Abbott has called the new Treasurer a liar, as Malcolm Turnbull savours a big bounce over Labor in the polls.
Oliver: Abbott was ‘like taking heroin’
BRITISH comedian and political commentator John Oliver has made his thoughts on former Prime Minister Tony Abbott quite clear, comparing his time in the top office to “taking heroin”.
Indiana Abbott’s last crusade
SOMEONE has turned Tony Abbott’s prime ministership into an Indiana Jones parody video and it’s fantastic.
Abbott sheds shirt on wild night
TONY Abbott danced topless during a wild night of drinking after losing the leadership spill.
’I’m not going to use my faith for a stunt on your program’
SCOTT Morrison has revealed Tony Abbott threw Treasurer Joe Hockey “under the bus” in an 11th hour bid to save his leadership, during a fiery 2GB interview with Ray Hadley who demanded he swear on the bible that he played no role in the coup.
Bishop’s late night tweeting spree
IF Julie Bishop has been losing sleep over the deposing of former prime minister Tony Abbott, at least she’s using her late waking hours to entertain.
Massive poll surge for Turnbull
A NEW poll taken after Malcolm Turnbull overthrew Tony Abbott as PM shows the Coalition ahead of Labor for the first time in 16 months.
‘There is this strong sense of a slap in the face’
WHEN the Howard Government lost the 2007 election, Tony Abbott famously said he went into “mourning”. One can only imagine what he must be feeling now.
Liberal MP told: ‘express breastmilk’
ONE of Tony Abbott’s hand-picked lieutenants told female Liberal MP Kelly O’Dwyer to “express more breastmilk” so she wouldn’t miss parliamentary votes.
‘Joe, there’s no room for you. Physically’
WITH reports emerging that Tony Abbott resigned by fax, a brilliant parody Instagram account underlines how different our new PM really is.
Turnbull’s secret dinner pays off
IT WAS a ritzy meal at the Wild Duck that had everyone wondering: is Turnbull a complete goose? A year later, who’s laughing now?
Credlin spared one final indignity
WELL, this is embarrassing. As Peta Credlin’s career hangs in the balance, a women’s magazine has jumped the gun.
‘Elitist snob’: Hadley’s fury at Turnbull
IF you thought Ray Hadley was angry yesterday, you should hear him now. The shock jock has savaged “unelectable snob” Malcolm Turnbull, and he’s not alone.
How Australians reacted to the spill
IT DIDN’T take long for the memes and jokes to start flooding social media. And quite frankly, some were absolutely hilarious.
Julie Bishop’s tears: I did what I had to do
JULIE Bishop struggled to maintain her composure on live TV this morning as she defended her controversial decision to turn on Tony Abbott.
How Aussies reacted to new PM
IT DIDN’T take long for the memes and jokes to start flooding social media. And quite frankly, some were absolutely hilarious.
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