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The True History Of Australia Day | Tony Abbott
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January 26, 2026
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3:49Now PlayingIn this historical clip, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott joins John to discuss some of the historical myths about Australia Day. He highlights Indigenous legal status, early democratic rights, and the enlightened ideals that shaped our nation’s foundations.
Tony Abbott is an Australian former politician who served as the 28th Prime Minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015. He held office as the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia and was the member of parliament (MP) for the New South Wales division of Warringah from 1994 to 2019.
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