Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

In this episode recorded on 17 August 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the significant concession by Australia's political class over the failures of migration policy; the latest developments in the anti-semitism royal commission; the latest suggested changes to the GST distribution system; and Tony tells us about the Polly Pedal charity fundraising he will be undertaking next week and how you can support.

To support more content like this, you can make a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

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

Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

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

In this episode recorded 4 August 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the ongoing multiculturalism versus monoculturalism debate; the structural economic challenges facing Australia; Ben Carroll's prospects as Premier of Victoria; and Tony shares his perspectives and learnings having spent almost a week in East Arnhem land.

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

To support more content like this, you can make a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

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

In this episode recorded on 15 July 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the downturn in Australia’s housing market; what the Indian PM’s visit means for Australia; why Cricket Australia's woke intervention in our cultural debates is so damaging; and how the Middle East can be won.

To support more content like this, you can make a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

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

Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

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

Note: this recording occurred prior to Cricket Australia's decision to backflip on its plans to cancel to singing of the Australian National Anthem at the cricket match scheduled on Australia Day 2027.

In this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the fragile road to peace in the Middle East; Senator Pauline Hanson’s appearance at the National Press Club and the fallout an activist group’s political stunt; the significant developments in UK politics; and how the latest Sydney attack should prompt a review of the approach towards culling sharks.

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

Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

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

In this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss Tony's new role as President of the Federal Liberal Party of Australia, and what he intends to achieve in the role; the growing fallout from Labor's budget; what the future of the AUKUS agreement looks like; and the enduring importance and appeal of Australia's national anthem.

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

Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

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

In this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins the IPA's Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the Federal Government's budget and reply speeches from Angus Taylor and Senators Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan; the absurdity of the federal court judgement in the Giggle vs Tickle case; plus Tony shares his assessment of the meeting between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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

Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

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

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.

Subscribe to keep up to date with the IPA’s latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

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

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.

Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

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

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.

Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

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

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.

Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup

If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/

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