Charlie Lewis writes about politics for Crikey. 

He’s been a close observer of Tony Abbott – from his time as a Liberal Party bomb thrower, to his face-offs with Julia Gillard, to his short ‘Prince Philip-themed’ time as prime minister.

Now, Charlie’s tracking Abbott’s political afterlife: which brings him to Sydney’s affluent Northern Beaches, and the launch of the former prime minister’s new book: Australia – A History. 

The book is seen by many as Abbott’s attempt to counter a “black armband” view of our country’s history – and give a more celebratory take. It’s part of a broader effort by Abbott to continue shaping Australia, which he does through his connections in some parts of the media and his behind-the-scenes manoeuverings within the Liberal Party.

You can read Charlie Lewis’ reporting here.

 

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Charlie Lewis writes about politics for Crikey.&nbsp;
He&rsquo;s been a close observer of Tony Abbott &ndash; from his time as a Liberal Party bomb thrower, to his face-offs with Julia Gillard, to his short &lsquo;Prince Philip-themed&rsquo; time as prime minister.
Now, Charlie&rsquo;s tracking Abbott&rsquo;s political afterlife: which brings him to Sydney&rsquo;s affluent Northern Beaches, and the launch of the former prime minister&rsquo;s new book:&nbsp;Australia &ndash; A History.&nbsp;
The book is seen by many as Abbott&rsquo;s attempt to counter a &ldquo;black armband&rdquo; view of our country&rsquo;s history &ndash; and give a more celebratory take. It&rsquo;s part of a broader effort by Abbott to continue shaping Australia, which he does through his connections in some parts of the media and his behind-the-scenes manoeuverings within the Liberal Party.
You can read Charlie Lewis&rsquo; reporting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/15/the-enduring-cult-of-tony-abbott/">here</a>.
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The world according to Tony Abbott

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