Tag: Tony Abbott

Liberal backbenchers say Turnbull has phoned them, seeking backing in a possible leadership vote, according to an ABC journalist. It is time for the communications minister to speak up.

Liberal MPs openly call for spill to resolve crisis over Tony Abbott’s prime ministership.

Julie Bishop says she will not challenge Tony Abbot for the prime ministership. That doesn’t mean she won’t get it.

The Prime Minister tells the National Press Club he has learned his lessons and his party must stick with him in tough times.

Will Queensland voters be thinking about Tony Abbot as they head to the polls in the election?

Tony Abbott announces the knighting of Prince Philip to a bewildered gathering in the movie ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ .

In defending the awarding of a knighthood to Prince Philip, Tony Abbott just sparks another social media frenzy... and here's the best of the #electronicgraffiti tweets.

Criticism rages, including within his own party, over prime minister’s Australia Day announcement of Prince Philip knighthood.

Tony Abbott's pimped out new high security BMW car is virtually impenetrable.

Australia’s prime minister says “the Middle-Eastern death cult had declared war on the world”.

Christine Milne says bushfires expose Federal Government's nonsense and inaction on climate change.

Could there be mutiny against Captain Abbott aboard the good ship LNP in 2015? Is it time for Mr Turnbull to claim his bounty?

Prime minister aims to put jobs and families at the heart of his government’s agenda for 2015 with a new-look team.

"I'm not saying there aren't a lot of dangerous people out there, I'm saying a lot of those people are in government," says Russell Brand, in his video blog about the Sydney siege.

Martin Place becomes moving floral memorial to the lives lost in the Sydney hostage crisis. Prime Minister joins mourners.

2GB talkback host, Ray Hadley, says he spoke on the phone to a hostage inside the Sydney café under siege but refused to put the call to air. He claims the gunman wanted to speak to the prime minister.

Celebrate this Christmas with Tony Abbott's glorious achievements on behalf of the great nation of Australia (VIDEO).

Prime Minister Tony Abbott admits it’s been a tough period for his government but is unapologetic.

Controversial British comedian Russell Brand says Australians must be unhappy with PM Abbott while promoting his new anti-capitalism book, 'Revolution'.

In a speech delivered to the Australian parliament Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, backed Tony Abbott’s push for a ramping up of trade between the two nations.

“It’s hard to confuse Tasmania and China, but I have.” - Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott.

The Brisbane G20 was a drama packed episode of boatfronts, backhanders, beers and koala bear diplomacy.

Angry and offended Australians lash out at Australia’s PM for saying the country was nothing more than a couple of bushes prior to colonization.

British PM David Cameron has delivered a speech to Australia’s parliament, noting the two nations’ shared history and the need to defend shared principles, highlighting trade and the struggle against Islamic extremism.

Protesters bury their heads in the sand at Bond Beach to highlight lack of focus on climate change at G20 summit.

Deployment of Russian ships near Australia ahead of G20 summit labelled a distracting “stunt” by Bill Shorten.

During the traditional APEC ‘silly shirts’ family photo, Abbott and Putin appeared to avoid direct eye contact, despite standing barely a metre apart.

Following APEC meeting with Tony Abbott, US president says he is asking all partner nations to review their commitment to the evolving campaign against Isis.

The Australian government will be sending aid staff to help battle the Ebola virus is Africa, after gaining assurances from the UK.

A 17-year-old Australian appears in latest Islamic State video, threatening to behead western leaders and fly ‘black flag’ over Washington, London and Canberra.

Australian leaders of all political stripes, past and present, reflect on the political legacy and legend of Gough Whitlam.

Prime minister calls the Western Australian ban of the 140-year-old opera depicting smoking “political correctness gone crazy.”

On paying for the war against Islamic State in Iraq, Australia's prime minister says, “We think we can afford it.”

Australia may soon legalise medicinal marijuana, with a bill on the matter due for parliamentary introduction this month. It follows Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently saying he has no problem with legalisation of medical cannabis.

Aussie PM Tony Abbott's head hits the silver screen, in movies such as Star Wars and TV shows like Seinfeld, with hilarious results.

Australia's prime minister says there may be good reason to ban the Islamic burqa in Parliament House.

RAAF planes will commence support operations over Iraq on Wednesday in the fight against Islamic State, with a final decision to join strike operations immanent.

Australia's prime minister delivers bellicose speech to United Nations Security Council as the country prepares to join military action against Islamic State militants in Iraq.

Like the experimental frog in hot water, Australia seems to keep sitting still while the water is literally warming up. While 125 world leaders are meeting in New York to engage in the climate change debate, Australia's leader will be absent.

Taxpayers have been billed for Education Minister Christopher Pyne and his wife's trip to London and Rome.

Tony Abbott criticises the negative impact that early British settlers had on Indigenous Australians.

Prime minister confirms new intelligence indicating a possible attack on Parliament House and Australian politicians.

The prime minister says he would like to return to Arnhem Land, after send-off to Mid-East deployment, to fulfil his promise indigenous community.

Prime minister says fighting for Islamic State (ISIS) is “against God” and joining them “may well become much more dangerous because of the presence of Australian forces.”

600 Australian personnel to join US military action against Islamic State in Iraq but PM insists it’s not like 2003.

John Howard's defence force chief, Admiral Chris Barrie, has slammed the Abbott government's handling of asylum seeker issues, labelling it ‘secretive, expensive, and unnecessary' while claiming it is damaging Australia's reputation.

Australians holding dual nationality cannot hold Federal public office. Has Tony Abbott ever formally renounced is UK citizenship?

The Australian government says its defence forces are ready to act against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria if requested by the US but that conditions must be met.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has indicated that the federal government is willing to discuss some serious budget compromises with the cross-benchers.

Tony Abbott elicits criticism from Alex Salmond over his statement that ‘the world would not be helped by an independent Scotland’, ahead of next month's referendum.