Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

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. If you would like to support more c...

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. If you would lik...

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. If you would like to supp...

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. If you would like to support more content...

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. If you would like to support more content like this...

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. If yo...

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.   If you wou...

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...

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...

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. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at  https://me...

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. If you...

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. If you would like...

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. If you would...

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. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible...

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. If you would like to support more content like this, please consi...

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. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donatio...

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. If you would like to support more...

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. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://mem...

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.   To become a member of the Institute of Public Affairs to support podcasts and research such as this, visit...

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. To become a member of the Institu...

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. To become a member of the Institute of Public Affairs to support podcasts and...

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. To become a member...

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. To become a member of the Institute of Public Affairs to support podcasts and research such as this, visit...

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. To become a member of the Institute of Public Affairs to support podcasts...

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.   To become a member of the Institute of Public Affai...