Tony Abbott on Service, Politics, Democracy, and Australia

Oxford Policy Pod

08-08-2024 • 53 mins

In this episode, Nick Fabbri speaks with The Hon. Tony Abbott AC, Former Prime Minister of Australia. They discuss:

  • The influence of the Jesuits, Oxford, and Father Paul Mankowski on Mr. Abbott's life and leadership qualities
  • The art of effective opposition and developing alternative policies for the nation
  • Achievements and regrets of the Abbott Government in office
  • The role of government in fostering trust and cohesion in communities
  • National service and giving back to the country
  • National identity, immigration, and multiculturalism
  • Industrial and energy policy
  • The state of right of centre politics globally, and what a conservatism for the 21st century might look like
  • The importance of promoting classical education and an understanding of western civilisation to strengthen cultural self-confidence
  • The global security situation and the need for a military, industrial, and cultural re-armament to resist the authoritarian axis of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea
  • Poetic reflections on Australia and advice to young Australians abroad

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