Abbott’s ineptitude meant he didn’t last two years as PM. Now he’s back, with four new slogans
03-06-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au

Abbott’s ineptitude meant he didn’t last two years as PM. Now he’s back, with four new slogans

There are so many angry, frustrated, pessimistic voters in Australia that One Nation, a party whose defining credo is racist and bigoted, will end up the official opposition. Enter Tony Abbott.
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