Australia's Heartland

Australia's Heartland Episode 16:  This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs Tony Abbott and IPA director of research Daniel Wild discuss what governments should and should not do in response to the new Covid-19 variant; why sports-stars making political pronouncements on contentious issues divides us a community; and Tony reflects on his three years on public service and his immense contributions to Australia and shares with us what advice he would give to his 30-year-old self. To find out more go to australia.ipa.org.au

Australia's Heartland Episode 15 This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs Tony Abbott and IPA director of research Daniel Wild discuss the recent One Nation Senate motion regarding vaccination passports, why the Covid-19 restrictions in relation to vaccine rules and mask mandates must end, what the major challenges are to Australia as an egalitarian society, and Tony gives us an update on what he is doing in London. To find out more, go to australia.ipa.org.au

Australia's Heartland Episode 14. This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott and the IPA's director of research Daniel Wild discussed the new pandemic laws being debated in the Victorian upper house and why every Australian should be concerned about the impact this will have on freedom and democracy; the massive protests which have taken place in Melbourne over the past two weeks; the future of religious freedom in Australia; and Tony takes one listener's question on whether Peta Credlin will make a run for parliament to unseat Daniel Andrews at the next election. Find out more at australia.ipa.org.au

Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbott, Episode 13 This week former prime minister and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs Tony Abbott and IPA director of research Daniel Wild discuss what the results of the Virginia election mean for the future of Australia; the dangers of teaching critical race theory in schools; why we need to scrap the new national curriculum and start from scratch; why governments must return their focus to reducing government debt; and Tony shares two of his favourite books that helped shape his perspective. To find out more go to australia.ipa.org.au

Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbott Episode 12 This week former prime minister and distinguished fellow of the IPA Tony Abbott and director of research at the IPA Daniel Wild discuss the hypocrisy  of the global elites descending on Glasgow in their private jets and massive motorcades; how a net zero emissions target will impact working- and middle-class Australians; and why the proposed permanent pandemic legislation in Victoria is the biggest peace-time threat to freedom, democracy, and Australian values we have ever seen - and what we can do about it. To find out more, go to australia.ipa.org.au

Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbott: Episode 11 Former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and IPA Director of Research Daniel Wild discussed what the Coalition's adoption of net zero says about politics in Australia; the authoritarian dystopia of Victoria's caste system of the 'untouchable unvaccinated'; and Tony shares is on-the-ground observations of politics and society in the US. To find out more, go to australia.ipa.org.au

Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbott Episode 10 Today former Prime Minister and distinguished fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs Tony Abbott and the IPA's director of research Daniel Wild discuss what is at stake in a potential future conflict between China and Taiwan, why the attempt to integrate into the global economic order as failed, and what Australian governments' response to Covid-19 reveals about the Australian character. To find out more about the Institute of Public Affairs, visit ipa.org.au

This week former Prime Minister and IPA distinguished fellow Tony Abbott and IPA director of research Daniel Wild had a special discussion about Australia's post-Covid future. The discussion is based on a significant recent essay published by Tony where Tony outlined his vision for the future of Australia. Tony and Daniel discussed why education minister Alan Tudge must veto the new woke national curriculum, the vested interests behind Australia's high migration intake, and how political correctness in big business is undermining debate in Australia.

Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbott Episode 8 This week former Prime Minister and IPA distinguished fellow Tony Abbott and IPA director of research Daniel Wild discuss why the violent response of Victoria Police to protestors will go down as a dark day in Australia's history; why working-class Australians too often find themselves without a voice in the major debates about Australia's future; and Tony tells us about some of the key figures in his life that have influenced his views and his approach to politics.

Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbott episode 7 This week former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and the IPA's Director of the Centre for the Australian Way of Life Daniel Wild discuss why Australians should be hopeful about the future; why national-self confidence is the first line of defense in any potential future conflict; and Tony shares with us a special story about his time as a fire-fighter and how it has made him a better person. Plus, Tony takes your questions, including on the CFMMEU freedom protests and mandatory vaccinations.

Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbot ep. 6  This week former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott speaks out about getting dobbed on for not wearing a mask. Tony also says that there is absolutely no health justification for wearing a mask outdoors, and gives his opinion on if civil disobedience is the right thing to do when laws are so bad, unjust, and arbitrary. Tony also discusses what the departure of Joel Fitzgibbon from the working-class seat of Hunter means for the future of representation of mainstream Australians, and why Kristina Keneally being parachuted from the affluent northern Sydney beaches to the western suburbs of Sydney makes a "mockery" of Labor party democracy.

Tony Abbott opened up about his thoughts on the role of religion in public life, and what his three-years in training to be a priest taught him about life. Tony told me that there is a crisis of meaning in Australia today, particularly amongst the young, which is revealed through their belief in “The Science”, climate cults, and social justice movements. Tony also provided a very strategic assessment of how Big Tech is asserting its influence over our lives, and argues that the Big Tech companies should be regulated as publishers rather than platforms.

Former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and IPA director of research Daniel Wild discuss what it says about Australia when neighbours are dobbing and snitching on one another; why conservatives need to engage in the culture war; and how the Australian way of life is being permanently changed by lockdowns. To find out more, go to australia.ipa.org.au.

This week Tony Abbott provided an enthralling strategic overview of the challenges which conservatives and liberals face in exerting influence over the direction of Australia. Tony reflected on his time as a Minister for Employment Services, Minister for Health, and Prime Minister and observed how conservatives are often in government, but seldom in power. Tony and I also discussed the influence that the public service and bureaucrats have over ministers and public policy, and the impact that lockdowns have had on small business. And, as always, Tony and I took your questions in the “Tell Tony Abbott” segment, this week on the influence of “woke capital” – and what we can do about it – and why Australia should remove the ban on nuclear power. Remember, you can leave your questions for Tony at the Australian Heartland Hotline on 03 9946 4307.

This week, IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott AC and IPA Director of Research Daniel Wild discussed what the fracturing on the political right means for the future of Australian democracy; the bipartisan support for lockdowns and when they might finally end; whether it was right to withdraw troops from Afghanistan; and Tony tells us about his favourite moments in parliament, and if he would ever seek to become PM again.

In this episode of Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbott, Tony and I discuss the light at the end of the tunnel of the lockdowns and COVID restrictions; why the rise of experts and unelected bureaucrats is undemocratic; and Tony takes your questions about why so many Australians have appeared comfortable in ceding their freedoms in the name of safety and what Tony's favourite moments from the Olympics were.

Welcome to Australia's Heartland with Tony Abbott and Daniel Wild.   Each week Tony Abbott and Daniel Wild discuss mainstream Australian values, the Australian way of life and Australian culture.    More importantly, we want to hear from you. Ask Tony your question about whatever topic you want on 03 9946 4307.