Tony Abbott on Service, Politics, Democracy, and Australia

About this episode

Nick Fabbri interviews former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott about his life, leadership, and various political topics.

In this episode crossposted from the Oxford Policy Podcast, 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

People in this episode

Host: Nick Fabbri

Guest: Tony Abbott

Topics covered

• politics
• democracy
• national identity
• multiculturalism
• education
• global security

Keywords

• Tony Abbott
• politics
• Australia
• national service
• multiculturalism
• global security
• classical education
• conservatism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oxford Policy Podcast, Jesuits

Places: Australia, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea

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