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Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

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Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott
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  • Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

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

    06/05/2026 | 33 mins.
    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.

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

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  • Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

    The Meaning of ANZAC Day | Australia’s Future S5E6

    23/04/2026 | 31 mins.
    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 Public Affairs.

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  • Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

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

    02/04/2026 | 26 mins.
    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.

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

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  • Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

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

    20/03/2026 | 31 mins.
    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.

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

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    To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au (edited)
  • Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

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

    24/02/2026 | 37 mins.
    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).

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

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    To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au

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About Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

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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