Tony Abbott

Teena McQueen, who served as the federal Liberal party vice-president from 2017 to 2023, died on Wednesday after battling severe sickness. Tony Abbott and the NSW opposition leader paid tribute to her, noting her contribution to the party despite her defection to One Nation.

A shark behaviour expert criticized Tony Abbott for not understanding science after the former prime minister advocated culling sharks following a Sydney beach attack. A woman in her 30s was critically injured by a suspected great white shark at Coogee beach, and another expert suggested drone technology might have prevented the incident.

Tony Abbott, the new Liberal president, supports preference deals with One Nation, arguing the party cannot win by being 'a little less woke than Labor'. Angus Taylor, the opposition leader, indicated openness to cooperation with One Nation to remove the Labor government.

Tony Abbott praises Lincoln Folo as the new top strategist for the Liberals, tasked with improving campaign efforts following two federal election losses. The New South Wales government proposes increasing outdoor event capacities at the Sydney Opera House and adjusting noise regulations.

Angus Taylor, as opposition leader, appointed Tony Abbott as Liberal party president, believing he can help the party, while others worry it may make the party less electable. Taylor introduced a slogan emphasizing shutting the door on migrants not aligning with Australia’s 'core beliefs'.

Tony Abbott was elected as Liberal party president unopposed, declaring the party is 'under new management' and vowing to support Angus Taylor in leading a 'people’s revolt' against the Labor government. The election occurred at a Liberal federal council meeting in Melbourne, marking Abbott's return to active political life.

Tony Abbott will step down from advising the rightwing advocacy group Advance as he takes on the role of Liberal party federal president. Liberal insiders express concerns that appointing Advance allies to key positions could shift the party further right and erode its identity.

Tony Abbott, former Australian Prime Minister, will become the new federal Liberal Party president unopposed after seven years away from political office following his 2019 election loss in Warringah. Alexander Downer, the other contender, withdrew to run for a vice-president position instead. Abbott's appointment marks his return to the political frontlines in a leadership capacity.

Former Australian PM Tony Abbott praised Viktor Orbán as 'Trump with brains' and hailed him as Hungary's 'greatest modern leader,' despite Orbán's Fidesz party losing the parliamentary election. The Danube Institute, a thinktank linked to Orbán, faces uncertainty following his political defeat.

The Greens party in Australia is urging the federal government to pressure Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon, calling the conflict 'disastrous, illegal, immoral.' The call comes amid discussions about a potential ceasefire agreement involving the US and Iran, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong advocating for southern Lebanon's inclusion.