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Tony Abbott on What Went Wrong for the Coalition in Australia

The former prime minister speaks on the issues that today’s politicians aren’t willing to tackle.
Tony Abbott on What Went Wrong for the Coalition in Australia
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott holds a press conference in Canberra on Sept. 15, 2015. Stefan Postles/Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
5/8/2025|Updated: 5/13/2025
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Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott doesn’t mince words when he talks about the big issues.

Abbott, who led Australia from 2013 to 2015, spoke candidly with former deputy prime minister John Anderson, in a down-to-earth discussion hitting on everything from defence to education—and the topic of what went wrong for the Coalition in this year’s election.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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