Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

In this episode recorded on 26 October 2026, former Australian Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the attack on Helen Haines; the dangerous Digital Duty of Care legislation; why robust political debate must be protected; the critical importance of effective defence spending; the rising cost of Snowy 2.0; and plans for...

In this episode recorded on 14 October 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the Coalition's migration policy; a potential deal with One Nation ahead of the next election; the decision of President Trump to purchase Russian diesel and its broader implications for the Russia-Ukraine war; and whether Josh Fryde...

In this episode recorded on 30 September 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the real reasons for yet another interest rate rise; the Federal Government’s ongoing blame game; leftists’ attempts to wokeify the sacred Australian War Memorial; and Tony’s terrifying encounter in his role as a volunteer firefighter. Th...

In this episode recorded on 15 September 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss how attacks on its’ leader play straight into the hands of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation; the “slow economic suicide” that’s fuelling the rise of a third major political party; how the threat of terrorism remains at least as high as it was...

In this episode recorded on 3 September 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss why the Federal Government’s proposed ‘Digital Duty of Care’ legislation is fundamentally wrong and threatens free speech; the significance of One Nation’s win in WA; the tragic shortcomings of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and So...

In this episode recorded on 17 August 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the significant concession by Australia's political class over the failures of migration policy; the latest developments in the anti-semitism royal commission; the latest suggested changes to the GST distribution system; and Tony tell...

In this episode recorded 4 August 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the ongoing multiculturalism versus monoculturalism debate; the structural economic challenges facing Australia; Ben Carroll's prospects as Premier of Victoria; and Tony shares his perspectives and learnings having spent almost a week in...

In this episode recorded on 15 July 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the downturn in Australia’s housing market; what the Indian PM’s visit means for Australia; why Cricket Australia's woke intervention in our cultural debates is so damaging; and how the Middle East can be won. To support more content li...

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 revie...

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...

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...

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 Bu...

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. The Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott podcast is a production of the Institute of Publi...

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;...

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...

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 Austr...

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 betwe...

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 po...

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. The Austral...

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 migratio...

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. To purchase a copy of Tony Abbott’s new boo...

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 mean...

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 - H...

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 hi...

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 ex...