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Angry Abbott tears into his mentor: Former prime minister 'blasted John Howard for role in Malcolm Turnbull's leadership grab'

13/10/15 08:53

Tony Abbott (right) reportedly blasted John Howard (left) when they met for a meal earlier this month, questioning his political mentor of nearly two decades over his allegiance during the leadership spill in September. Abbott was ousted by Malcolm Turnbull (inset) - a move which Howard publicly supported, while pointing to Abbott's sustained period of poor polling as reason for the change. ...read

At least it's not the VERY back bench! Tony Abbott returns to parliament for the first time since he was ousted as prime minister – and takes a seat next to dumped treasurer Joe Hockey

12/10/15 07:49

Former prime minister Tony Abbott is back in Parliament - but far, far away from all the action.

Voters overwhelmingly approve of move to replace Tony Abbott with Malcolm Turnbull - but the Liberal Party is still neck and neck with Labor in the polls

11/10/15 19:15

Most voters believe the Liberal Party did the right thing in ditching Tony Abbott for Malcolm Turnbull, the latest Newspoll shows.

Watch the moment Malcolm Turnbull is left with a VERY red face as his own party laugh and taunt him during a speech at a Liberal event - and Tony Abbott glares from the front row

10/10/15 14:01

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was met by bouts of laughter from his own party during the NSW Liberal Party State Council after suggesting the party is not rub by factions or back room deals.

Who's your 'Daddy'?: Admirers give an unusual nickname to Australia's 'Silver Fox' Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

08/10/15 11:45

Malcolm Turnbull appears to have earned the nickname 'daddy' the moment he slid a suave leather jacket over his shoulders for a television appearance four years ago.

Australia's ousted PM admits knighting Prince Philip was a mistake - but refuses to reveal whether the Queen had asked him to award the honour

01/10/15 18:37

Former Australian Prime MInister Tony Abbott admitted that his award of a knighthood to the Duke of Edinburgh, centre, in January was 'injudicious' but refused to say whether the Queen asked him for the favour.

So much for 'no sniping'! Tony Abbott takes potshots at Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull... but won't rule out a return to the frontbench in the future

01/10/15 12:50

Tony Abbott suggested he has long believed Malcolm Turnbull was coveting the Liberal leadership. He also said he was 'disappointed' in a new government decision.

He won’t be losing his budgie smugglers! Dumped PM Tony Abbott vows to continue wearing his trademark swimwear as boardshorts are 'just a drag' in the surf

30/09/15 01:40

He's done with working in the highest office of the land but for Tony Abbott, some things, like his choice of swimwear, never change.

Tony Abbott can’t help but LAUGH listening to Malcolm Turnbull say Labor was ‘extraordinarily cruel’ to knife former prime minister Kevin Rudd

29/09/15 08:37

Former PM Tony Abbott could not help but laugh as he was forced to listen to an old track of Malcolm Turnbull talking about how 'extraordinarily cruel' it was for Labor to knife Kevin Rudd.

Andrew Bolt ridiculed on social media for his 'gushing love letter' to former Prime Minister Tony Abbott

28/09/15 08:47

Controversial columnist Andrew Bolt has ignited a furor on Twitter after he wrote a 'gushing love letter,' to former Prime Minister Tony Abbott crediting him for his 'patriotism.'

'Back out with the crew': Ousted former prime minister Tony Abbott puts his free time to good use as he joins up with volunteer fire fighters

27/09/15 13:13

Former prime minister Tony Abbott (pictured) took part in a three-hour training exercise with Davidson Fire Brigade, which is based just north of Sydney.

I never thought the Coalition would implode like Labor: Tony Abbott lashes out at Malcolm Turnbull for ousting him… and hints he may quit politics after Christmas

26/09/15 01:36

Tony Abbott has questioned Malcolm Turnbull’s motives to topple him and lamented instability in parliament as he hints at what the future might hold for him in government.

Tony Abbott’s downfall told in a hilarious House Of Cards video after the hit US show tweeted Malcolm Turnbull and invited him to ‘stop by anytime’

24/09/15 00:06

Satirical video emerged which likens Malcolm Turnbull's ascension to Prime Minister with murderous journey House of Card's character Francis Underwood took for control.

'Ding dong, Tony is dead': Comedian John Oliver likens former prime minister Abbott to 'heroin' as he celebrates his ousting on the Emmys red carpet

21/09/15 05:44

Comedian John Oliver celebrated Tony Abbott's ousting with his signature humour on the Emmy's red carpet. 'Ding dong, Tony is dead!' declared the US-based comedian.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to abolish Knights and Dames from Australian honours system - a year after Tony Abbott reintroduced them

20/09/15 02:43

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is reportedly set to scrap knights and dames from Australia's honours system. Tony Abbott reintroduced the titles in 2014 after it was first abolished in 1984.

‘A Game of Thrones attack’: Peta Credlin slams Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership spill to oust her boss Tony Abbott as prime minister… and reveals she may write a book about how women are treated in politics

19/09/15 18:47

One of Australia's most powerful woman in the former Prime Minister’s office, Peta Credlin (left) has hit back at critics saying she did the best possible job and has no regrets.

A last hug on the doorstep, a change of clothes and strapping a kayak to the roof rack: A subdued Tony Abbott leaves the PM's residence for the last time... as he thanks Australians for 'the absolute honour'

19/09/15 16:19

Mr Abbott had packed up and left the Prime Minster's house by 6.20pm, after thanking the Australian public in a brief appearance.

Tony Abbott enjoys night out with dinner and red wine after being dumped as prime minister... as it emerges one of his junior staffers called Malcolm Turnbull a 'c***'

18/09/15 08:59

Richard Dowdy, who started working for Tony Abbott in 2009, hurled the insult at Malcolm Turnbull on Monday night after he was named the new leader of the Liberal Party.

Come on Peta, it's Malcolm's Turn-bull! Tony Abbott's chief of staff Credlin and the rest of his team STILL haven't moved out of the Prime Minister's office suite

18/09/15 02:36

Tony Abbott’s staff, led by Peta Credlin, still have not vacated the Prime Minister’s office. Malcolm Turnbull is forced to continue working from his cramped former office as Communications Minister.

Time to call the movers? Malcolm Turnbull STILL hasn't moved into the Prime Minister's office ... but that hasn't stopped him 'pulling ahead of Labor'

17/09/15 21:54

He may be Prime Minister, but Malcolm Turnbull hasn't been able to move into his new office yet, with former leader Tony Abbott's team reportedly yet to leave.

'She thought Margie was a distraction for Tony': Liberal staffer claims Abbott's former chief of staff Peta Credlin 'refused to let colleagues run errands for his wife Margie'

17/09/15 10:33

Tony Abbott's chief of staff Peta Credlin (pictured) is said to have 'behaved like a schoolgirl' and would scold staff for doing work for the prime minister's wife Margie, claiming 'this is not the White House'.

Latest figures show that 7,000 Syrian refugees could end up living in Sydney out of the 12,000 bound for Australia

16/09/15 18:30

Based on the most recent humanitarian resettlement model, of the increased number of 12,000 Syrian refugees that will now be taken in by Australia, up to 7,000 could end up being settled in Sydney.

Tony Abbott resigned via FAX machine... prompting to Twitter to ask if he 'put on his Walkman and strode off into the sunset in his acid wash jeans' (but at least he got a call from Obama)

16/09/15 08:44

President Barack Obama has thanked Tony Abbott for his leadership in the fight against the Islamic State, as Twitter mocks the former Prime Minister for tendering his resignation by fax machine.

'How long had you been planning the coup?' Julie Bishop accused by The Project hosts of betraying Tony Abbott over Malcolm Turnbull's leadership challenge

16/09/15 02:03

Julie Bishop (pictured) has defended herself against accusations she should have told Tony Abbott about Malcolm Turnbull's leadership challenge when she immediately learned of his intentions.

EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Clarence House nervous as Prince Charles is set to meet new Republican PM of Australia

16/09/15 01:25

Tony Abbott’s replacement, staunch republican Malcolm Turnbull, plotted the failed 1999 referendum to abolish the monarchy, writes EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE.

The Tony Abbott tribute bringing Australians to tears! Former prime minister's bizarre onion stunt is remembered as people film themselves eating the raw vegetable

16/09/15 00:39

Australians have been filmed biting into raw onions as a farewell tribute to former prime minister Tony Abbott after he was officially replaced by Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday.

Malcolm Turnbull strikes $4 billion dollar deal with the Nationals to secure Coalition - but the new Prime Minister may be forced to unceremoniously dump members of Tony Abbott's cabinet

15/09/15 17:50

New Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has struck a $4 billion deal with the Nationals to ensure the Coalition stays together, following his ousting of Tony Abbott on Monday.

From putting out onions and Speedos to denying Tony Abbott a rose: The best memes to come out of the Liberal leadership spill

15/09/15 08:32

As Malcolm Turnbull is officially sworn in as Prime Minister, Australians have kept themselves entertained with Tony Abbott inspired memes on social media in the wake of the leadership spill.

Tony Abbott will miss out on pension perks worth $300,000 a year because he was dumped as Prime Minister just FOUR DAYS short of two years in office... but he'll still be set for life when he retires

15/09/15 07:03

Tony Abbott is likely to miss out on a handful of exclusive lifetime pension benefits reserved for Prime Ministers, after he was ousted just four days before the required two year mark.

‘Here’s to Malcolm “DILF” Turnbull’: How social media has a crush on our new ‘Silver Fox’ Prime Minister

15/09/15 06:44

Australia's new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has caused a stir on social media - but not for his politics. Hundreds have posted gushing comments labelling the new leader as a 'silver fox'.

Tony Abbott blames disloyal colleagues and the media for ousting him from power as Malcolm Turnbull is officially sworn in as Australia's Prime Minister - and almost gets upstaged by his adorable grandson Jack

15/09/15 06:41

Malcolm Turnbull has been sworn in as Australia's new Prime Minister after ousted Tony Abbott took a swipe at disloyal colleagues and the media following the Liberal leadership spill.

Where does he stand? Malcolm Turnbull's position on climate change, gay marriage and the economy - and how he’s different from Tony Abbott

15/09/15 06:05

Malcolm Turnbull has promised Australia will get a starkly different Prime Minister when he is sworn in on Tuesday - and in economic and social issues he and Tony Abbott are poles apart.

Canberra's House of Cards: Who are the winners and losers from Malcolm Turnbull's ousting of Tony Abbott as Liberal Party leader and Australian Prime Minister

15/09/15 06:04

Winners and losers are also being determined after Malcolm Turnbull's triumph over Tony Abbott in a Liberal Party leadership ballot.

Malcolm Turnbull's instant effect on the economy: Australian dollar hits US71c for the first time in weeks after Tony Abbott is ousted as Prime Minister

15/09/15 05:24

The Australian dollar has hit 71.52 cents on Tuesday morning after Malcolm Turnbull ousted Tony Abbott as Liberal leader in a leadership spill on Monday night.

Tony Abbott vows not to backstab Malcolm Turnbull in his final speech as Prime Minister – and defends his chief-of-staff Peta Credlin against vicious smears

15/09/15 04:43

Tony Abbott has addressed the nation as Prime Minister for one final time, vowing not to be a 'wrecker' in the Turnbull government. His full speech is published here.

'We need substance, not a new salesman': Bill Shorten slams Malcolm Turnbull's ousting of Tony Abbott as prime minister… but prepares his Labor troops for the possibility of a snap election

15/09/15 04:42

Federal Labor leader Bill Shorten has ridiculed Malcolm Turnbull's elevation to prime minister, saying 'the thing about Malcolm is that it's always about Malcolm'.

Tony Abbott's worst mistakes: From eating a raw onion and 'shirtfronting' Vladimir Putin to laughing at a 'vulgar' joke, how the Prime Minister went from electoral victory to his second leadership spill

15/09/15 04:40

Malcolm Turnbull has for a spill of the Liberal leadership spill. Prime Minister Tony Abbott's critics Mr Abbott's critics say Mr Abbott's political demise is linked to a series of slip ups and mistakes.

Tony Abbott ‘hurt’ after being ousted as Prime Minister - but support comes flowing in, with NSW Premier Mike Baird posting an emotional tribute to his 'mate' on Facebook

15/09/15 01:38

NSW Premier Mike Baird has posted an emotional tribute and farewell to Tony Abbott, following the leadership spill which saw Malcolm Turnbull win a coup to be Prime Minister.

Cheer up Tony it could be worse! Former Prime Minister can look forward to an annual pension of more than $300,000 if he decides to leave parliament

14/09/15 23:12

Tony Abbott (pictured) really did not have to look so gloomy. The former Prime Minister will pocket a pension of more than $300,000 should he decide to opt out of politics for good after his loss.

'Yo Tony keep your head up!': U.S. wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is tricked into tweeting Australia's former Prime Minister Tony Abbott to take his defeat on the chin

14/09/15 23:11

Keep your head up Tony - Hulk Hogan unknowingly tweeted the former Prime Minister Tony Abbott after a twitter user asked the professional wrestler to say a few words for his uncle who just lost his job.

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