Tony Abbott
How the Liberals got stuck in a long, demented cycle of vengeance
It was August 2018, but the anger of the coup against Tony Abbott in September 2015 was still live and raw.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Liberal Party
Dutton's patient, careful game as part of Turnbull's inner circle
As Tony Abbott set about destroying new PM Malcolm Turnbull, a new challenger was building his strength.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Tony Abbott
Tony Abbott says Coalition should still give preferences to 'constructive' One Nation
The former prime minister said he stood by his recommendation to preference One Nation above Labor and the Greens.
- by Michael Koziol
Liberal Party
What was the point of the Turnbull government?
Malcolm Turnbull's government was not without achievements. But major reforms proved elusive. The point had become mere survival.
- by Peter Hartcher
Tony Abbott
A quarter of a century later, Tony Abbott clings on in a Liberal heartland
Tony Abbott is one of the longest serving MPs in Parliament, and his opponents are exploiting the 'it's time' factor.
- by Michael Koziol
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Tony Abbott
Tony Abbott backs away from infamous 'Islamophobia hasn't killed anyone' remark
"I wouldn't repeat now what I said in an interview then because even if it might have been correct then it's certainly not right today."
- by Michael Koziol
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Opinion
Ardern is a leader for our times, and we should follow her example
In Australia we need to make a choice between the politics of hate and division, or inclusiveness and unity.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Tony Abbott
Advance Australia, the conservative GetUp!, comes to Tony Abbott's rescue
"The pace of change in Australia is not being supported by the mainstream voter," the group's founder, Gerard Benedet, says.
- by Max Koslowski
Tony Abbott
Coal or renewables: Which is cheaper?
Tony Abbott’s insistence last week that coal is a cheaper energy source than renewables irked many, chief among them Mr Abbott’s prime ministerial successor Malcolm Turnbull who tweeted that such logic was “innumerate idiocy”. So who is right?
- by Nicole Hasham
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Climate policy
Climate change top of voters' minds in NSW election
Most voters will consider climate change and environmental protection when deciding how to vote.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Opinion
Why can't we be friendly? Agreeing to disagree with Tony Abbott
The response to a picture with the former prime minister last week was fascinating.
- by Peter FitzSimons