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Tony Abbott: Is Populism Simply Democracy in Action?

Thought Leader: Tony Abbott
February 23, 2026

On this special ‘on the road’ episode, former Prime Minister and IPA Distinguished Fellow Tony Abbott and the IPA’s Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss why it is short sighted for some to dismiss the rise of One Nation as simple “populism”.

Tony and Dan discuss the recent conference held by Advance Australia and the upcoming conference Aspire and what it means for centre-right in Australia.

Tony shares his insights and perspectives into how Australia should cut immigration, including through a foreign worker tax; and they both discuss how the Liberal Party should combat the inevitable arguments from the elites that cutting migration will crash the economy (hint: it won’t).

The Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs.

Tony Abbott served as Prime Minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015. He brings deep experience in global affairs, national security, and public policy, offering audiences firsthand insight into the challenges facing Western democracies. Known for his clear thinking and principled leadership, Mr. Abbott is a compelling speaker for those seeking perspective on international strategy, economic reform, and the future of democratic governance. To host Tony Abbott at your next event, contact WWSG.

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