The world according to Tony Abbott

<p>Charlie Lewis writes about politics for <em>Crikey</em>.&nbsp;</p> <p>He&rsquo;s been a close observer of Tony Abbott &ndash; from his time as a Liberal Party bomb thrower, to his face-offs with Julia Gillard, to his short &lsquo;Prince Philip-themed&rsquo; time as prime minister.</p> <p>Now, Charlie&rsquo;s tracking Abbott&rsquo;s political afterlife: which brings him to Sydney&rsquo;s affluent Northern Beaches, and the launch of the former prime minister&rsquo;s new book:&nbsp;<em>Australia &ndash; A History.&nbsp;</em></p> <p>The book is seen by many as Abbott&rsquo;s attempt to counter a &ldquo;black armband&rdquo; view of our country&rsquo;s history &ndash; and give a more celebratory take. It&rsquo;s part of a broader effort by Abbott to continue shaping Australia, which he does through his connections in some parts of the media and his behind-the-scenes manoeuverings within the Liberal Party.</p> <p>You can read Charlie Lewis&rsquo; reporting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/10/15/the-enduring-cult-of-tony-abbott/">here</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at&nbsp;<a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> <em>Crikey </em>reporter Charlie Lewis&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform/Sipa USA</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>