Australias Future with Tony Abbott

Author: The Institute of Public Affairs

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.
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Time to end the divisive Welcome to Country? Plus the fight for Farrer | Australia’s Future S5E7
Episode 88
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026

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