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Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

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Australia is facing its most significant challenges since World War Two. Geopolitical tensions are increasing, Cultural self-confidence is in decline. The values which define us freedom, democracy, egalitarianism, and sacrifice – are being put to the test. Over this special podcast series Tony and I discuss how Australia can not only survive, but flourish in the decades ahead.

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Jun 23, 2026

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S3E3 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - What Dunkley Means for Australia's Future 29.02.2024

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

S3E2 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - Australia must believe in itself 14.02.2024

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. To support this podcast and research like this become a member of the Institute of Public A...

S3E1 Australia's Future with Tony Abbott - Australia Day is for all Australians 25.01.2024

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? 30.11.2023

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

S2E34 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Migration Levels Too High 09.11.2023

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 a...

S2E33 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - What Voice Defeat Means for Australia 24.10.2023

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 05.10.2023

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 fut...

S2E31 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - The Downfall of Woke Corporates 07.09.2023

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...

S2E30 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Voice Debate Silenced by Big Tech 16.08.2023

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,...

S2E29 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Voice Means Treaty 03.08.2023

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 fo...

S2E28 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Woke Corporates Dividing Australia 05.07.2023

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...

S2E27 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Voice Is Not Recognition 16.06.2023

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 c...

S2E26 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - Voice Debate Being Rigged 02.06.2023

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 09.05.2023

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 26.04.2023

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 12.04.2023

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 23.03.2023

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 12.03.2023

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 17.02.2023

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 07.02.2023

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 22.01.2023

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 05.12.2022

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...

S2E16 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - The Future of Victoria and Australia 28.11.2022

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....

S2E15 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott - National Service Could Unite Australia 06.11.2022

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 20.10.2022

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

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