
79.8K
Downloads
63
Episodes
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.
Episodes

Monday Mar 10, 2025
S4E04 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Chinese war ships
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss China's use of its navy in Australian waters; the latest political developments in the US; and the fallout from the Western Australia state election and its potential implications for the federal election.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
S4E03 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Trump’s America
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the domestic and foreign policy of the Trump administration; the recent Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London; and Labor's shadow campaign launch for the 2025 federal election.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
S4E02 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Trump's China Tariffs
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the impact of Trump's tariffs tactics and how Australia should respond.
Tony and Daniel also discuss Prime Minister Albanese's pitch for a second term, as well as the ongoing energy wars and what must be done to fix Australia’s energy system.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
S4E01 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Australia’s energy emergency
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
On a new season of the Australia’s Future podcast, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss what to expect in the year ahead. Tony shares his perspective and insights on the early days of the Trump administration and delivers his unique insight into the 2025 federal election.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au

Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
On the final episode of Season 3 of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, take a look back on 2024.
Tony and Daniel analyse critical developments around the defeat of the misinformation laws, the resurgence in public support for Australia Day and the Australia Flag, and the re-election of Donald Trump. Tony also shares his unique insights into what he expects 2025 will bring at home and abroad.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au

Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Former Prime Minister, and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss freedom on speech, the defeat of the federal government’s misinformation laws and the proposed ban of social media in Australia for those aged under 16.
Tony and Daniel also discuss international affairs, in particular, the International Criminal Court's warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ever-changing dynamics of the geopolitical order.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
S3E19 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – The Return of Donald Trump
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
On this episode of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA, Tony Abbott, and the IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss the 2024 US election, what the return of President Donald Trump will mean for America, Australia, and the world.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au

Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
On this episode of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss why Australians voted No to the Voice to Parliament; the His Majesty the King's visit to Australia; the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Liberal Party of Australia; and the US presidential election.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au

Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
S3E17 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Your freedom of speech under assault
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
On this episode of Australia’s Future, former Prime Minister, and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, along with the IPA's Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss how the federal government's proposed misinformation laws will censor mainstream Australians; the nation’s economic outlook; and the recent escalation to conflict in the Middle East.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au

Monday Sep 09, 2024
S3E16 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – Australians are getting poorer
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Former Prime Minister and Institute of Public Affairs’ Distinguished Fellow, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss Australia's economic decline due to out-of-control mass-migration; what the departure of Bill Shorten means for the future of the Labor Party; and why only one flag – the Australian flag – should be flown on official parliamentary business.
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 join visit https://ipa.org.au