Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

Pauline Hanson's Press Club Speech; One Nation's Rise; Peace With Iran? | Australia’s Future S5E10

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:40:24 -0300

In this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the fragile road to peace in the Middle East; Senator Pauline Hanson’s appearance at the National Press Club and the fallout an activist group’s political stunt; the significant developments in UK politics; and how the latest Sydney attack should prompt a review of the approach towards culling sharks.

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Australia Fractured and Weakened, but not Finished | Australia’s Future S5E9

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:31:15 -0300

In this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss Tony's new role as President of the Federal Liberal Party of Australia, and what he intends to achieve in the role; the growing fallout from Labor's budget; what the future of the AUKUS agreement looks like; and the enduring importance and appeal of Australia's national anthem.

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A Bad Budget; Are the Liberals Back? And More Gender Madness | Australia’s Future S5E8

Thu, 21 May 2026 01:25:20 -0300

In this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the Federal Government's budget and reply speeches from Angus Taylor and Senators Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan; the absurdity of the federal court judgement in the Giggle vs Tickle case; plus Tony shares his assessment of the meeting between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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Time to end the divisive Welcome to Country? Plus the fight for Farrer | Australia’s Future S5E7

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:52:40 -0300

In this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the ongoing and divisive use of Welcome to Country ceremonies. Is it time to put a stop to the practice? Also, the upcoming by-election in Farrer, the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to Australia, and Tony shares his perspective on the upcoming Federal Budget with comparisons to his own version in 2014.

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The Meaning of ANZAC Day | Australia’s Future S5E6

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:58 -0300

In this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the ongoing fuel crisis, conflict in the Middle East, proposed changes to the NDIS, the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith, and why this ANZAC Day has extra special significance.

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A Weak Prime Minster and a Divided Coalition | Australia’s Future S5E5

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:19:11 -0300

Australia is facing a growing fuel crisis — and the consequences are already being felt across the economy.

In this discussion, Tony Abbott and Daniel Wild analyse the South Australian election result, and what it means for the future of Australia; the situation in Victoria and the implications of Moira Deeming's pre-selection dramas; the national and international implications of the war in Iran; and the Prime Minister's weak and self-indulgent address to the nation.

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Iran Must Be Stopped, Migration Must Be Cut | Australia’s Future S5E4

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:22:39 -0300

In this episode of Australia’s Future, Tony Abbott and Daniel Wild discuss the war with Iran, Australia’s energy and fuel vulnerability, the future of the US alliance, the rise of One Nation, and why immigration must be brought back under control.

Tony Abbott argues that the Iranian regime is a menace to the world, that Australia has failed to properly support its most important ally, and that the country must urgently rebuild its sovereignty in energy, defence, and migration policy.

The discussion covers:
- Why Abbott says action against the Iranian regime is justified
- What the Iran conflict means for Australia’s fuel security
- Why Australia should be doing more to support the United States
- The new leadership of the Nationals under Matt Canavan
- The rise of One Nation and what it means for the Coalition
- Why migration numbers must be cut back to Howard-era levels
- The latest IPA polling on immigration and social cohesion
- What the South Australian election and Farrah by-election could reveal about the political mood

This is a conversation about national sovereignty, alliance credibility, migration, energy, and the future direction of Australia.

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Is populism simply democracy in action? | Australia's Future with Tony Abbott S5E3

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:44:18 -0400

On this special ‘on the road’ episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss why it is short sighted for some to dismiss the rise of One Nation as simple "populism".

Tony and Dan discuss the recent conference held by Advance Australia and the upcoming conference Aspire and what it means for centre-right in Australia.

Tony shares his insights and perspectives into how Australia should cut immigration, including through a foreign worker tax; and they both discuss how the Liberal Party should combat the inevitable arguments from the elites that cutting migration will crash the economy (hint: it won't).

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The end of the Liberal Party and the rise of One Nation? | Australia’s Future S5E2

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:36:30 -0400

On this episode Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott, Tony and Daniel Wild discuss the dramatic collapse in support of the Liberal Party and the associated rise for One Nation, and whether the Liberals can survive the realignment on the right of Australian politics.

Tony and Daniel also discuss the aftermath of the passage of the so-called ‘anti-hate group’ laws, and the escalation in tension between the United States and Iran.

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New ‘hate group’ laws will shut down debate | Australia's Future with Tony Abbott S5E1

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:43:47 -0400

On the first episode of a new series of Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott, Tony and Daniel Wild discuss the Albanese government’s so-called anti-hate group laws and how they will effect political debate in Australia.

Tony and Daniel also look at the domination of One Nation over the Liberals and National Party; the Royal Commission into the Bondi Massacre; and President Trump's latest foreign policy adventurism.

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The massacre at Bondi was an attack on Australia | Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E22

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:47:54 -0400

On this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the massacre of 15 innocent Australians at Bondi Beach which was perpetrated for religiously motivated reasons.

Tony and Daniel discuss how this happened, the weak and pathetic response of the federal government, and where we must now go as a nation.

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Will the Liberal Party survive? | Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E21

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 22:04:42 -0400

On this episode, former Prime Minister and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the challenge that One Nation poses to the future of the Liberal Party in Australia.

Tony and Dan also look at the Labor-Greens 'nature positive' legislation; the home-grown inflation problem fuelled by government spending, mass migration, and net zero.

Tony also shares his unique perspective on the current situation in the Ukraine.

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Net zero is dead | Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E20

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:00:17 -0400

Former Prime Minister and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the latest net zero developments within the Liberal Party and why Australia desperately needs a cut to immigration levels.

Tony and Daniel also discussion our severe and concerning lack of defence preparedness.

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Battle for the future of the Liberal Party | Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E19

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:59:02 -0300

On this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the different perspectives offered for the future of the Liberal Party; the possible defection of Barnaby Joyce to One Nation; and the ongoing debate about net zero.

Tony and Dan also discuss Anthony Albanese's meeting with President Trump and what it means for the US-Australia alliance.

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Australia: A nation without peer | Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E18

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:36:01 -0300

On this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the peace deal in Gaza and whether it will last; the federal government's partial backdown on superannuation tax hikes; as well as the divisive Aboriginal Treaty in Victoria.

Tony and Daniel also discuss the launch of his new book, Australia: A History - How an ancient land became a great democracy. To order your own copy, visit: https://linktr.ee/Australia_by_Tony_Abbott

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Labor's giant emissions con job | Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E17

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:18:27 -0300

On this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss Labor's climate change fear campaign; the modest proposed increase to defence spending; Charlie Kirk's titanic contribution to Western Civilisation and public debate and his legacy; and Tony's upcoming book and accompanying documentary about Australia's history.

For further information about Tony Abbott's new book on Australia's history, visit: https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/australia-a-history-former-prime-minister-tony-abbott-hosts-landmark-threepart-documentary/news-story/050db23ca2352a6ce938f7a687be0b83

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Australia, a nation divided – Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E16

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:35:18 -0300

On this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel discuss the March for Australia demonstrations, and the need to dramatically cut migration numbers.

Plus, Dan and Tony discuss the enduring importance of Australia's National Flag, and Tony shares with us his unique perspective on the Australian government's decision to expel the Iranian Ambassador.

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Australia's decline is reversible – Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E15

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:23:26 -0300

On this episode, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and Daniel Wild discuss the federal government’s move to 'recognise' a Palestinian 'state'; the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin; and the government's productivity summit.

PLUS – Tony takes your questions! If you would like to submit a question for the next episode, please send your questions to dwild@ipa.org.au

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Burning the National Flag – Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott S4E14

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 01:56:55 -0300

On this episode, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and Daniel Wild discuss the pro-Hamas protests is Sydney and Melbourne; the burning of the Australian National Flag; the failure of multiculturalism; the latest developments in the net zero debate; and how Trump's economic policies are affecting Australia and the world.

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S4E13 – Australia's Future with Tony Abbott – The end of the US Alliance?

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:50:59 -0300

On this episode, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and Daniel Wild discuss Anthony Albanese's prolonged trip to China; the threats to Australia's alliance with the US; whether the Liberal Party should adopt open primaries to select candidates for election; and the future of economic reform.

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S4E12 – Australia's Future with Tony Abbott – No More Welcome to Country's!

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:59:45 -0300

On this episode, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and Daniel Wild discuss Israel and the ongoing conflict in the middle east; the future of the US-Australian alliance; the divisive use of welcome to, and acknowledgment of, country ceremonies; and Tony shares his perspective on the Yoorrook Commission which would permanently divide Victorians by race, and be used as a template for the rest of Australia.

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S4E11 – Australia's Future with Tony Abbott – War with Iran?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:28:41 -0300

On this episode, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow to the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and Daniel Wild discuss Israel's successful attack on Iran's nuclear facilities; the future of the AUKUS deal; and the changes needed to fix the Victorian and New South Wales divisions of the Liberal Party.

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S4E10 – Australia's Future with Tony Abbott – The price of the US alliance has gone up

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:09:26 -0300

Institute of Public Affairs’ Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, returns to the host’s chair, on this episode of the Australia's Future with Tony Abbott.

On this episode, Tony and Daniel discuss; the United States’ call for Australia to increase defence funding; net zero and what it is cost Australia; grassroots political campaigning and authenticity; where to for the Liberal Party following its defeat; and the ongoing Deeming-Pesutto saga.

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S4E09 – Australia's Future with Tony Abbott – Where to for the Coalition?

Mon, 26 May 2025 21:37:35 -0300

On this episode of the Australia's Future podcast, former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott; and special guest host, John Roskam, discuss a remarkable fortnight in Australian politics; why the Coalition should be put back together; why net zero has to go; and his advice to former Liberal MPs who are now out of a job.

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S4E08 – Australia's Future with Tony Abbott – A defeat caused by a lack of courage

Wed, 07 May 2025 20:20:11 -0300

On this episode of the Australia's Future podcast, former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, Tony Abbott explains how the Liberal Party's lack of courage on key issues led to its defeat. He also discusses why the Coalition's lead in the polls evaporated, what qualities are needed from the next Liberal leader, and why he's still optimistic for the future of centre-right politics in Australia.

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S4E07 – Australia's Future with Tony Abbott – The 2025 federal election is here!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:26:46 -0300

On this episode of Australia's Future, former Prime Minister and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, explains why he thinks Welcome to Country ceremonies should end, why Spain's blackouts are a taste of things to come for Australia, and why he believes Peter Dutton's Coalition will score an upset, come-from-behind victory on Saturday.

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S4E06 - Australia's Future with Tony Abbott – Why the polls are wrong

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:07:52 -0300

With less than two weeks until polling day and early voting underway; special guest host and Institute of Public Affairs’ Senior Fellow, John Roskam, and former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, discuss what's at stake on 3 May, why he believes Peter Dutton will be Australia's next prime minister, and the background to Russia's interest in Indonesia.

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S4E05 - Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - The 2025 federal election is on!

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:19:17 -0300

Special guest host and Institute of Public Affairs’ Senior Fellow, John Roskam, and former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, talk about being back out on the campaign trail in South Australia, why Peter Dutton's cut in the petrol tax is a potential election game-changer, and how Australia and the world should react to Donald Trump's tariffs.

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S4E04 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Chinese war ships

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:45:46 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss China's use of its navy in Australian waters; the latest political developments in the US; and the fallout from the Western Australia state election and its potential implications for the federal election.

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S4E03 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Trump’s America

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:21:34 -0400

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the domestic and foreign policy of the Trump administration; the recent Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London; and Labor's shadow campaign launch for the 2025 federal election.

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S4E02 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Trump's China Tariffs

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:36:41 -0400

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the impact of Trump's tariffs tactics and how Australia should respond.

Tony and Daniel also discuss Prime Minister Albanese's pitch for a second term, as well as the ongoing energy wars and what must be done to fix Australia’s energy system.

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S4E01 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Australia’s energy emergency

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:26:03 -0400

On a new season of the Australia’s Future podcast, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss what to expect in the year ahead. Tony shares his perspective and insights on the early days of the Trump administration and delivers his unique insight into the 2025 federal election.

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S3E21 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Flying the Australian flag and the year in review

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 02:03:00 -0400

On the final episode of Season 3 of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, take a look back on 2024.

Tony and Daniel analyse critical developments around the defeat of the misinformation laws, the resurgence in public support for Australia Day and the Australia Flag, and the re-election of Donald Trump. Tony also shares his unique insights into what he expects 2025 will bring at home and abroad.

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S3E20 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - A major win for freedom of speech

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:18:26 -0400

Former Prime Minister, and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss freedom on speech, the defeat of the federal government’s misinformation laws and the proposed ban of social media in Australia for those aged under 16.

Tony and Daniel also discuss international affairs, in particular, the International Criminal Court's warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ever-changing dynamics of the geopolitical order.

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S3E19 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – The Return of Donald Trump

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:09:06 -0400

On this episode of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the 2024 US election, what the return of President Donald Trump will mean for America, Australia, and the world.

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S3E18 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Why Australians voted No to the Voice of division

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:03:34 -0300

On this episode of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss why Australians voted No to the Voice to Parliament; the His Majesty the King's visit to Australia; the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Liberal Party of Australia; and the US presidential election.

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S3E17 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Your freedom of speech under assault

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:45:21 -0300

On this episode of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, along with the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss how the federal government's proposed misinformation laws will censor mainstream Australians; the nation’s economic outlook; and the recent escalation to conflict in the Middle East.

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S3E16 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Australians are getting poorer

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:00:09 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss Australia's economic decline due to out-of-control mass-migration; what the departure of Bill Shorten means for the future of the Labor Party; and why only one flag – the Australian flag – should be flown on official parliamentary business.

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S3E15 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – The risk of Palestinian war zone visas

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:14:25 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the federal government's rush to approve visas for Palestinians from Gaza; the continued failures Australia's energy system; and how to fix the New South Wales Liberal Party.

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S3E14 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Mainstream vs. the elites

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:40:44 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the recent social disruption in the United Kingdom; the future of religious freedom on Australia; and the federal government's ideological attacks on the gas and coal industry.

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S3E13 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – A nothing Cabinet reshuffle

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:31:05 -0300

Former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the recent Cabinet reshuffle in Canberra; the race for the Tory leadership; and how the US presidential race is shaping up now its Trump v Harris.

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S3E12 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Donald Trump and JD Vance

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:31:17 -0300

Former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the attempted assassination of former President Trump; why JD Vance will make an excellent Vice President; consequences of the UK election; and, on the domestic front, the future of the Labor Party and the CFMEU.

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S3E11 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - What a return of President Trump means for Australia

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:35:11 -0300

Former Prime Minister, and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss three key upcoming elections in the US, UK, and France and what the outcomes of these elections could mean for Australia's future.

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S3E10 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - UK Election Special Update

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:42:12 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director discuss Tony's assessment of the upcoming UK election, and Tony provides his assessment of the latest developments in the Ukraine, plus the rising challenge from China and Tehran.

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S3E9 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - Withdraw from International Criminal Court?

Sun, 26 May 2024 12:30:00 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the Leader of the Opposition's budget reply speech; the urgent need to dramatically reduce migration; and the disgraceful, false equivalence drawn by the International Criminal Court between Hamas and Israel.

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S3E8 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - A Bad Budget for Australia

Wed, 15 May 2024 23:32:53 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director discuss the the 2024 federal budget, and the decision of the federal government to vote in favour of Palestine's bid for full membership of the United Nations which goes against our key allies in the US and UK.

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S3E7 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - Misinformation Smokescreen for Social Breakdown

Thu, 02 May 2024 01:45:49 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director discuss the government's proposed internet censorship via its misinformation laws, the shortcomings of the government's Future Made in Australia plan, and Tony shares with us his perspectives on the future on the centre-right in Australia and across the Western world.

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S3E6 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - Sectarian Conflict has no Place in Australia

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:57:25 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director discuss the tragic stabbings at Bondi, the terrorist attack on a Bishop in Sydney's south-west, and whether multiculturalism can continue to form the basis of our migration program.

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S3E5 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - The Future of Religious Freedom

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:28:22 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director discuss the government's attack on school choice and religious freedom, and the growing challenges and threat of China.

Tony also shares his unique perspective on the failures of Australia's mass migration program.

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S3E4 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - Australia Needs More Democracy, Not Less

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:16:30 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director discuss the future of the AUKUS partnership and the growing challenges on the international front. The surprise results of the Irish referenda are dissected. And Tony shares his perspective on why four year fixed terms are a bad idea.

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S3E3 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - What Dunkley Means for Australia's Future

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:50:43 -0400

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director discuss the significance of the upcoming Dunkley by-election. Plus Tony shares his perspective on Australia's failing energy system, and the importance of India to the future of the democratic world.

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S3E2 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - Australia must believe in itself

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:50:09 -0400

Former Prime Minister and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the threats and challenges facing the western world. Plus, Tony shares his thoughts on the recent ABC documentary, Nemesis, and reflects on his time in office.

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S3E1 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - Australia Day is for all Australians

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:09:17 -0400

Happy Australia Day, and welcome to the first episode of season 3! Former Prime Minister and distinguished fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs Tony Abbott shares his unique perspective on Australia Day, why big corporations seem to always side with the elites, and why 2024 will be a critical year for the future of the Australian way of life. For more information, visit www.ipa.org.au

S2E35 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - A One Term Labor Government?

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:58:05 -0400

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the declining popularity of the federal Labor government; the worrying rise of anti-semitism; and the deteriorating international situation.

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S2E34 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Migration Levels Too High

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:10:24 -0400

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss Australia's record high migration intake, and why it must be cut, and Tony shares his unique perspective on the international situation regarding the Middle East and Ukraine. To become a member of the Institute of Public Affairs to support podcasts and research such as this, visit https://members.ipa.org.au/join/

S2E33 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - What Voice Defeat Means for Australia

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:42:09 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the dramatic defeat of the Voice to Parliament, and what it means for the future of Australia. To become a member of the Institute of Public Affairs to support podcasts and research such as this, visit https://members.ipa.org.au/join/

S2E32 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Tony’s Pitch to Australia on the Voice

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:21:36 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the successes and achievements of the Abbott government on the 10-year anniversary of the 2013 victory; the failure and legacy of the Daniel Andrews premiership; and Tony provides his unique assessment of the risks that the Voice to Parliament poses to Australia's future. To become a member of the Institute of Public Affairs to support podcasts and research such as this, visit https://members.ipa.org.au/join/

S2E31 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - The Downfall of Woke Corporates

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:14:26 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the commercial and political division caused by Qantas' cozy relationship with the federal government. Tony also shares his unique perspective on current polling which has the No case ahead, and the future of Australia's energy system with the recent announcement that the NSW government will enter talks to keep the Eraring coal-fired power station open beyond 2025.

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S2E30 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Voice Debate Silenced by Big Tech

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 22:20:55 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild the rampant censorship of the Voice debate by big tech. Tony Abbott also shares his perspective on the much broader agenda which sits behind the Voice and its main advocates. To become a member of the Institute of Public Affairs to support podcasts and research such as this, visit https://members.ipa.org.au/join/

S2E29 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Voice Means Treaty

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 03:38:27 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss why an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and a Treaty are a part of a package deal, and how a Treaty would divide Australians. Tony also shares is unique perspective on the shortcomings of Australia's defence tactics and strategy, and why we need to be better prepared for potential future conflict. To become a member of the Institute of Public Affairs to support podcasts such as this, visit https://members.ipa.org.au/join/

S2E28 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Woke Corporates Dividing Australia

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 23:15:14 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss how big woke corporations are dividing Australia as a result of their massive funding campaign for the Voice to parliament. Tony also shares his insights on the future of the centre-right, and draws on the lessons of his highly successful time as opposition leader and Prime Minister.

S2E27 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Voice Is Not Recognition

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 01:30:23 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the deliberate conflation of the voice with indigenous recognition - they are two unrelated and separate matters. Tony also shares his perspective on plummeting support for the Victorian Liberal Party, as well as the importance of the presumption of innocence in the context of the Ben Roberts-Smith and Brittany Higgins matters.

S2E26 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Voice Debate Being Rigged

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:03:06 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the latest attempt by fake fact checkers to censor debate on the Voice. And Tony shares his unique perspective on the evolving situation in Ukraine.

S2E25 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Lessons in Political and Economic Leadership

Tue, 09 May 2023 02:29:04 -0300

This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott shares his lessons in political and economic leadership, in the context of the federal government's Budget and the bizarre treatment of Moira Deeming MP by the Victorian Liberal Party.

S2E24 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Act of Love to Vote No to Voice

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:38:22 -0300

This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott shares his unique perspective on the recent defence strategic review, and why, in his view, the Voice to Parliament would set reconciliation back by a generation.

S2E23 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Critical Leadership from Dutton on Canberra Voice

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:01:08 -0300

IPA Distinguished Fellow and former prime minister Tony Abbott shares his unique insights into the Voice to Parliament debate, including in relation to the decision of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to oppose Labor's proposed Voice to Parliament, and why it is critical that there is a free and fair debate where all Australians can have their voices heard.

S2E22 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - ’Crackers’ to Remove Moira Deeming from Liberal Party

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:01:40 -0300

This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott argues that surely it must be possible for someone to stand up for women's rights and remain a member of the parliamentary Liberal Party, and any idea that Moira Deeming should be removed from the parliamentary Liberal Party is 'crackers.'

S2E21 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - AUKUS Subs Good for Australia

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 23:03:14 -0400

IPA distinguished fellow and former prime minister Tony Abbott argues that the new US submarine deal is good for Australia's national security, but much more still needs to be done to ensure is adequately prepared for the challenges ahead. For more information, visit www.ipa.org.au

S2E20 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Debate on the Voice is Being Rigged

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:55:53 -0400

IPA Distinguished Fellow and former prime minister Tony Abbott shares his perspective on declining support for the Voice, parallels with the Republic referendum, and his concerns about how debate is being suppressed. To find out more, visit www.ipa.org.au

S2E19 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Albanese a Used Car Salesman on Voice

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:45:49 -0400

IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott shares his insights and analysis about the very significant shortcomings of the proposed voice to parliament, as well as the deteriorating international security and national defense outlook for Australia and the western world. To find out more, visit www.ipa.org.au

S2E18 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Australia Day is a Day of Celebration

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:55:53 -0400

Former prime minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and IPA deputy executive director Daniel Wild discuss Tony's future in politics, the woke big businesses which want to cancel Australia Day, and the big tech censorship surrounding the voice to parliament. To find out more, visit www.ipa.org.au

S2E17 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - The Voice will be an Activist Chamber of Parliament

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 23:14:42 -0400

Former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott and the IPA's deputy executive director Daniel Wild discuss how the voice to parliament could work in practice. Tony argues that the voice will inevitably be taken over by the activists from the big cites, who will push a left-wing, grievance industry agenda which will likely ignore the real and pressing issues facing indigenous Australians in remote communities. To find out more, visit www.ipa.org.au

S2E16 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - The Future of Victoria and Australia

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:53:29 -0400

Former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott provides his analysis and insight into the Victorian election results. Tony, reflecting on his enormously successful time as opposition leader, argues that the job of opposition's is to oppose bad policy, and that the Victorian Coalition lacked sufficient differentiation from Labor and the Greens, particularly on climate policy. Tony notes that the Coalition should continue to broaden its appeal to working and middle class voters in the outer suburbs, and model itself on the success of Howard in 1996 and Abbott in 2013. To find out more visit www.ipa.org.au

S2E15 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - National Service Could Unite Australia

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:47:39 -0400

This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs Tony Abbott and the deputy executive director of the IPA Daniel Wild discuss whether some form of national service should be required of young Australians, and how this might foster national cohesion and teach young Australians about responsibility and service.

S2E14 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - The Road to 2025

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:41:34 -0300

Former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott and the IPA's deputy executive director Daniel Wild discuss the the UK government chaos; the forthcoming federal budget and what it will mean for Australia; and the road ahead to the 2025 election, and what the Coalition should do to have a fighting chance. To find out more visit australia.ipa.org.au

S2E13 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Big Tech’s Challenge to Australian Democracy

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:58:25 -0300

Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott and Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the recent events surrounding Andrew Thorburn and his resignation as CEO of the Essendon Football Club, and how this is emblematic of contemporary society’s hostility towards Christianity and religion in general. Tony and Daniel reflect on their speeches at CPAC last week, and they share their concerns about the power of big tech to censor conservatives in the aftermath of Facebook’s shadow banning of IPA research on the voice.

S2E12 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Queen Elizabeth II

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:39 -0300

Former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott and Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss Queen Elizabeth's remarkable life, legacy, and achievements. Tony outlines his case for the superiority of a constitutional monarchy, and argues that Charles will make an outstanding King.

S2E11 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Defending Australia’s Future

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:26:00 -0300

This week, former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott and Deputy Executive Director of the IPA Daniel Wild discuss Scott Morrison's secret ministries, and why it shows the need for a Royal Commission into governments' response to Covid-19. Tony Abbott also shared his insights and analysis into the evolving national security situation in Taiwan, and what Australia must do to improve and bolster our national defence.

S2E10 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Mortgaging Australia’s Future

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:59:53 -0300

This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott, and Deputy Executive Director of the IPA Daniel Wild discuss why the indigenous-only voice to parliament will divide Australians by race and could become the first step to a treaty; what the Labor government's national security priorities should be; and what Tony learned from his experience in government of the challenges to reducing government debt and deficit. This is a production of The Centre for the Australian Way of Life at the Institute of Public Affairs.

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S2E9 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - A Blizzard of Environmental Lawfare

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:31:50 -0300

IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss why Labor’s climate mandates will, in Tony’s assessment, unleash a blizzard of legal action by green groups against critical resources projects.

Tony also discusses the strategies that he deployed as then leader of the opposition to win the debate about the carbon tax, even when almost every single major institution of our society was on the other side, and what lessons we can draw from this success.

S2E8 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Boris Johnson’s Brexit Legacy

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:06:55 -0300

IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild discuss the significant contribution of Shinzo Abe to the global liberal order via his leadership of the Quad security arrangement; what Boris Johnson's legacy will be and what his removal as prime minister means for the future of the UK; and Tony shares his perspective on what Australians should expect from this Labor government once parliament resumes sitting at the end of July.

This is a production of The Centre for the Australian Way of Life at the Institute of Public Affairs. To find out more visit www.australia.ipa.org.au

S2E7 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - The Australian Flag is for All Australians

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:18:55 -0300

Former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs Tony Abbott, and director of research at the IPA Daniel Wild discuss the divisive move by Adam Bandt to refuse to stand in front of the Australian flag at a recent press conference; why a 'treaty' between the Victorian government and indigenous Victorians is dangerous and illiberal; and the ongoing energy crisis and why Australia needs to invest in new coal-fired power stations. This is a production of The Centre for the Australian Way of Life at the Institute of Public Affairs. To find out more visit www.australia.ipa.org.au

S2 Ep6 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - An Indigenous Voice Will Divide Australians by Race Forever

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 03:02:31 -0300

Former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott and IPA director of research Daniel Wild discuss how an Indigenous-only body in parliament would divide Australians by race forever and would become a third chamber of parliament; Australia's emerging energy crisis which is the product of net zero and red tape; why Australians back nuclear power; and Tony shares his thoughts on Peter Dutton's shadow cabinet.

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S2 Ep5 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - The Future of the Centre-Right in Australia

Tue, 24 May 2022 20:28:05 -0300

In this special episode recorded on the Monday after the 2022 federal election, former prime minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and IPA director of research Daniel Wild discuss the outcome of the 2022 election and what it means for the future of Australia.

Tony argues that the Liberals should focus on expanding their appeal to those in the outer-suburbs rather than attempting to re-win the inner-city seats lost to teal candidates. As Tony noted, “our voting heartland is shifting from places like Vaucluse (on Sydney’s harbourside) to places like Penrith (in western Sydney)." Australia's Future with Tony Abbott is a production of The Centre for the Australian Way of Life at the Institute of Public Affairs.

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S2 Ep4 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - The 2022 Federal Election

Mon, 16 May 2022 02:11:03 -0300

This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott and IPA director of research discuss the last week of the election, what the role of an opposition is in democracy, and the three major issues Tony believes the next government must focus on.

S2 Ep3 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Who Will Pay For Net Zero?

Wed, 04 May 2022 02:59:02 -0300

This week IPA Distinguished Fellow and former prime minister Tony Abbott and IPA Director of Research Daniel Wild discuss two recent surveys which reveal the vast majority of Australians are unwilling to pay any meaningful amount for Australia to reach its net zero target. Tony also shares some interesting and special insights into leaders' debates - Tony gives us a behind the scenes look into how he prepared for debates and shares with us a story about himself, Kevin Rudd, and the make-up room.

S2 Ep2 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Campaigning for Australia’s Future

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 01:11:53 -0300

Former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs Tony Abbott shares his unique insights into what makes for a successful election campaign. Reflecting on his watershed victory in 2013 and 2010 campaign which fought Labor to a draw, Tony argues that you must have a clear vision of how, in concrete terms, the nation will be different, and better, if its government were to change.

Tony also shared his perspective on why Australia is becoming more polarised, and how this in being reflected in modern politics.

S2 Ep1 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 01:53:50 -0300

Today former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott and the IPA's director of research Daniel Wild discuss a recent survey released by the IPA which found 54% of Australians would leave the country or were unsure about what they would do if Australia was in a similar position as the Ukraine is now. Tony argues the negative view of Australian culture and history as taught in the national curriculum is reducing the pride and confidence that young Australians have in their nation, making them less likely to believe that the Australian way of life is worth defending. Tony and Daniel also discuss two landmark speeches delivered at the official launch of The Centre for the Australian Way of Life by Tony Abbott and co-chairman of News Corp, and executive chairman and CEO of Fox Corporation Lachlan Murdoch.

Australia's Future with Tony Abbott and John Roskam: Episode Three

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:31:06 -0300

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott talks with John Roskam about what makes the Australian way of life unique and valuable. Mr Abbott and John discuss the meaning of classic Australian characteristics like the fair go and mateship, and why they are still relevant today, before going on to talk about the interaction of economic and cultural issues affecting mainstream Australia play out in our politics, and what normal people can do to keep our country strong and prosperous.

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Australia's Future with Tony Abbott and John Roskam: Episode Two

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:25:33 -0300

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott talks with John Roskam about some of the challenges facing our country and how they can be overcome. Tony and John talk about the recent wave of iconoclasm that has followed the Black Lives Matter protests and why it is a mistake to condemn Australia, one of the fairest and most prosperous countries in the world, as fundamentally racist.

They discuss the cultural and historical illiteracy that underpins this imported critique and the failure of the political class and other elites to push back against it.This is the second episode in a three-part discussion about the future of the Australian way of life. Episode 3 will be released on 30 July.

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Australia's Future with Tony Abbott and John Roskam: Episode One

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:11:27 -0300

In this first episode, Tony and John discuss some of the economic and cultural implications of the coronavirus pandemic. They note that politicians have been trying to duck accountability for their decisions by hiding behind the experts, and Australians seem to have gone along – so far. This raises the question of whether we have seen equality of sacrifice in the struggle against the virus, and why politicians and senior public servants should take a pay cut for the duration of the crisis. More broadly, the pandemic has taken place amid the rise of the “talking class” and the decline of the “doing class”. The reasons for this trend are discussed, along with what can be done to restore economic opportunity and confidence in our institutions and way of life.