Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott

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.

Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott is a news podcast hosted by The Institute of Public Affairs, with 94 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Institute of Public Affairs hosts Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott, a news show with 94 episodes published.

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  Episode #95

  Free speech under siege; Flatlining Productivity; Why Our Flag Matters | Australia’s Future S5E14

  Sep 6, 202638 min

  In this episode recorded on 3 September 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss why the Federal Government’s proposed ‘Digital Duty of Care’ legislation is fundamentally wrong and threatens free speech; the significance of One Nation’s win in WA; the tragic shortcomings of the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion; the real causes of Australia’s flatlining productivity; why changing our flag would constitute an historic betrayal; and how the weaponisation of Section 18C is threatening free speech. 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 Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au

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  Episode #94

  Political Class Concedes Migration Failure; GST Dust-up; Polly Pedal | Australia’s Future S5E13

  Aug 19, 202634 min

  In this episode recorded on 17 August 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the significant concession by Australia's political class over the failures of migration policy; the latest developments in the anti-semitism royal commission; the latest suggested changes to the GST distribution system; and Tony tells us about the Polly Pedal charity fundraising he will be undertaking next week and how you can support. To support more content like this, you can make a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ 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 Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au

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  Episode #93

  Australia's Multicultural Failure; House Price Fall; Tony's Trip North | Australia’s Future S5E12

  Aug 5, 202640 min

  In this episode recorded 4 August 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the ongoing multiculturalism versus monoculturalism debate; the structural economic challenges facing Australia; Ben Carroll's prospects as Premier of Victoria; and Tony shares his perspectives and learnings having spent almost a week in East Arnhem land. The ‘Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott’ podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs. To support more content like this, you can make a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au

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  Episode #92

  Our ‘catastrophic’ budget; Woke Cricket Australia; Iran regime change | Australia’s Future S5E11

  Jul 19, 202644 min

  In this episode recorded on 15 July 2026, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the downturn in Australia’s housing market; what the Indian PM’s visit means for Australia; why Cricket Australia's woke intervention in our cultural debates is so damaging; and how the Middle East can be won. To support more content like this, you can make a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ 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 Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au Note: this recording occurred prior to Cricket Australia's decision to backflip on its plans to cancel to singing of the Australian National Anthem at the cricket match scheduled on Australia Day 2027.

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  Episode #91

  Pauline Hanson's Press Club Speech; One Nation's Rise; Peace With Iran? | Australia’s Future S5E10

  Jun 23, 202633 min

  In this episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott joins IPA Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild to discuss the fragile road to peace in the Middle East; Senator Pauline Hanson’s appearance at the National Press Club and the fallout an activist group’s political stunt; the significant developments in UK politics; and how the latest Sydney attack should prompt a review of the approach towards culling sharks. 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 Institute of Public Affairs’ 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

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