The Morning EditionTony Abbott is one of our most divisive former prime ministers. Lauded in conservative political circles, and mocked outside of them.
And now, after he was knifed by his own party as a first-term prime minister, and then lost his political seat, Abbott is back.
Today chief political commentator James Massola discusses Abbott's selection as the new president of the Liberal Party and the risk, and reward, he poses to Opposition leader Angus Taylor.
Background listening:
- Tony Abbott's interview on Inside Politics – On running for Senate, AUKUS and cultural ‘self-loathing’.
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