Who is Tony Abbott?
Tony Abbott is known to people in New Zealand as the speedo wearing politician, but there is more to the next Prime Minister of Australia than that.
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Leader of the Australian opposition and Liberal Party, Tony Abbott is known to people in New Zealand as the speedo wearing politician, but there is more to the potentially next Prime Minister of Australia than that.
The Nation reporter Suze Metherell went across the Tasman to follow him on his campaign trail and talked to the people who know him well to give us insight into the real Tony Abbott.
We find out his deep connections to New Zealand, where he came from, dreams of becoming a Catholic priest, future plans for Australia, and his views on indigenous Australian rights.
NBR Staff
Sun, 08 Sep 2013
Sun, 08 Sep 2013
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Who is Tony Abbott?
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