Former prime minister Tony Abbott should quit Parliament at the next election to make way for new talent according to a majority of electors within his own safe Liberal seat of Warringah.

With Liberal MPs and supporters reading the signs of growing disunity within the Turnbull government as Mr Abbott and other malcontents continue to speak out, exclusive ReachTel polling conducted for the Australian Institute, has found most voters in the 65 per cent Liberal electorate believe the ex-PM's time has passed.

The survey has also laid bare the scale of the political challenge for Mr Abbott's replacement as prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, in the crucial area of tax reform. Just 16.6 per cent of respondents are "strongly in favour" of a GST hike – which would fund income tax cuts – and less than 40 per cent overall are in favour, compared to 46.5 per cent who opposes a GST increase  :). Just over 14 per cent remain undecided.

Voters polled on Tony Abbott want the former prime minister to go.
Voters polled on Tony Abbott want the former prime minister to go. Photo: Andrew Meares

Another finding has challenged the accepted wisdom that conservative voters are unfazed by climate change, revealing that even in blue-ribbon Warringah three quarters of electors believe the country should be moving gradually towards the goal of 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

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In July this year, Labor leader Bill Shorten released a policy of 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030 prompting derision from the government, which said the 50 per cent target was impractical and potentially ruinous to the economy.

The Thursday night survey of 743 residents in Mr Abbott's well-to-do North Shore electorate, found just over half of those polled believe their longstanding local member should fold his tent at the next election and make way for another Liberal candidate.

Mr Abbott has not said whether he will quit Parliament in the 2016 election.
Mr Abbott has not said whether he will quit Parliament in the 2016 election. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

It put support for Mr Abbott's retirement at 50.9 per cent, with 36.7 per cent of voters saying it would make them more likely to vote Liberal in 2016. Another 45.8 percent, however, said it would not affect their decision.

"The polling indicates that the electorate is quickly moving on from the Tony Abbott era," said Australia Institute executive director, Ben Oquist, who commissioned the independent polling.

The poll is a morale blow to the famously punchy Mr Abbott who was unceremoniously dumped by colleagues in September after a series of broken promises, unproductive political fights, and an unwillingness to address structural problems identified by those colleagues including an ineffective treasurer and a dysfunctional prime ministerial office.

Illustration: Ron Tandberg
Illustration: Ron Tandberg

Mr Abbott has not said whether he will remain in parliament beyond the next election, but has been urged by a small cabal of conservative backers to pursue a come-back to the leadership.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Interestingly, the poll also found that 77.2 per cent of voters want Australia to move to 100 per cent renewable energy.

Mr Oquist said the public was ahead of the rhetoric from all political parties "when it comes to renewable energy".

The survey comes as the cracks widen in the coalition facade especially over the nature of Islam as a religion, and its violent manifestations.

Mr Abbott recently called for government and community leaders to openly acknowledge the "massive" problem at the heart of Islam


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The thug won’t quit, he needs his MPs pay.

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 4:36am:

The thug won’t quit, he needs his MPs pay.

who knows what he's going to do in the future?

he'll decide when the time is right, I would suspect he may quit politics at the next election but he may stay on

this is just another leftist media beatup such is their hatred of tony abbott who keeps making them look like the fools that they are

but the thing is, while they are chasing abbott around the world they are not laying a glove on Turnbull

so it really is good for Turnbull ;)

BlueBeard wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 5:39am:

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 4:36am: The thug won’t quit, he needs his MPs pay. who knows what he's going to do in the future? he'll decide when the time is right, I would suspect he may quit politics at the next election but he may stay on this is just another leftist media beatup such is their hatred of tony abbott who keeps making them look like the fools that they are but the thing is, while they are chasing abbott around the world they are not laying a glove on Turnbull so it really is good for Turnbull ;)

It's good for Turnbull, all this media hype about Abbott, because it's taking up precious air-time away from Shorten and his cronies in the ALP.

And Turncoat is keeping all of the thug’s policies so reminding people of that is good for Labor

But really, Morrison is floundering around with no idea how to manage the Budget or the economy.

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 5:45am:

And Turncoat is keeping all of the thug’s policies so reminding people of that is good for Labor But really, Morrison is floundering around with no idea how to manage the Budget or the economy.

Wind turbines?

BlueBeard wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 5:39am:

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 4:36am: The thug won’t quit, he needs his MPs pay. who knows what he's going to do in the future? he'll decide when the time is right, I would suspect he may quit politics at the next election but he may stay on this is just another leftist media beatup such is their hatred of tony abbott who keeps making them look like the fools that they are but the thing is, while they are chasing abbott around the world they are not laying a glove on Turnbull so it really is good for Turnbull ;)

If translated hopefully it won't be Tony deciding his political future.  ;D. So much for the thousands of supporters he had.  Typical idiot probably got one letter, probably from cods or armpit, and decided to enlarge this into "thousands upon thousands support me."

The worst pm in history should quietly retire and become invisible.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 6:15am:

BlueBeard wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 5:39am: Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 4:36am: The thug won’t quit, he needs his MPs pay. who knows what he's going to do in the future? he'll decide when the time is right, I would suspect he may quit politics at the next election but he may stay on this is just another leftist media beatup such is their hatred of tony abbott who keeps making them look like the fools that they are but the thing is, while they are chasing abbott around the world they are not laying a glove on Turnbull so it really is good for Turnbull ;) If translated hopefully it won't be Tony deciding his political future.  ;D. So much for the thousands of supporters he had.  Typical idiot probably got one letter, probably from cods or armpit, and decided to enlarge this into "thousands upon thousands support me." The worst pm in history should quietly retire and become invisible.

you are another one who is missing the big picture due to your obsession of abbott


Would you be more likely to vote Liberal if Tony Abbott quit politics?


http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Bluebeard7/abbott_zpsqgrlnizf.png

its all shims and mirrors

BlueBeard wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 6:33am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 6:15am: BlueBeard wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 5:39am: Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 4:36am: The thug won’t quit, he needs his MPs pay. who knows what he's going to do in the future? he'll decide when the time is right, I would suspect he may quit politics at the next election but he may stay on this is just another leftist media beatup such is their hatred of tony abbott who keeps making them look like the fools that they are but the thing is, while they are chasing abbott around the world they are not laying a glove on Turnbull so it really is good for Turnbull ;) If translated hopefully it won't be Tony deciding his political future.  ;D. So much for the thousands of supporters he had.  Typical idiot probably got one letter, probably from cods or armpit, and decided to enlarge this into "thousands upon thousands support me." The worst pm in history should quietly retire and become invisible. you are another one who is missing the big picture due to your obsession of abbott Would you be more likely to vote Liberal if Tony Abbott quit politics? http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Bluebeard7/abbott_zpsqgrlnizf.png its all shims and mirrors

Sir Dunce never lets the facts get in the way of a bad lie.

BlueBeard wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 6:33am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 6:15am: BlueBeard wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 5:39am: Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 4:36am: The thug won’t quit, he needs his MPs pay. who knows what he's going to do in the future? he'll decide when the time is right, I would suspect he may quit politics at the next election but he may stay on this is just another leftist media beatup such is their hatred of tony abbott who keeps making them look like the fools that they are but the thing is, while they are chasing abbott around the world they are not laying a glove on Turnbull so it really is good for Turnbull ;) If translated hopefully it won't be Tony deciding his political future.  ;D. So much for the thousands of supporters he had.  Typical idiot probably got one letter, probably from cods or armpit, and decided to enlarge this into "thousands upon thousands support me." The worst pm in history should quietly retire and become invisible. you are another one who is missing the big picture due to your obsession of abbott Would you be more likely to vote Liberal if Tony Abbott quit politics? http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Bluebeard7/abbott_zpsqgrlnizf.png its all shims and mirrors

Did you read the article?

If Tony quits Parliament how is he going to earn the $200K or so he needs to live?

His career is a litany of failures, including failure as PM. Before that he failed as Cabinet Minister but Howard carried him, probably as a counterpoint to Costello

Left the seminary, buggered up a cement plant, speech writer to Hewson who hardly ever used abbott’s speeches etc.

No, abbott will stay on as MP for a couple more terms.

REVENGE is another reason the thug will stay in Parliament.

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 7:30am:

If Tony quits Parliament how is he going to earn the $200K or so he needs to live? His career is a litany of failures, including failure as PM. Before that he failed as Cabinet Minister but Howard carried him, probably as a counterpoint to Costello Left the seminary, buggered up a cement plant, speech writer to Hewson who hardly ever used abbott’s speeches etc. No, abbott will stay on as MP for a couple more terms. REVENGE is another reason the thug will stay in Parliament.

You obviously know so much better so why don't you run for office?

WTF Armpit?

The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge.

By putting on a Leia slave costume and lapdancing Jabba the Rinehutt?

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 7:52am:

WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge.

Yeah? He was a pretty effective Opposition Leader, having destroyed two Labor PM's - one of them not once but twice. He didn't do a bad job as PM. He did make some regrettable decisions but he was nowhere near the trainwreck that was Rudd and Gillard. they're far and away the two worst PM's this country ever had - by far. Abbott won't be remembered as one of our best, but nor is he one of the worst by a long shot.

Armchair_Politician wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 10:14am:

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 7:52am: WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge. Yeah? He was a pretty effective Opposition Leader, having destroyed two Labor PM's - one of them not once but twice. He didn't do a bad job as PM. He did make some regrettable decisions but he was nowhere near the trainwreck that was Rudd and Gillard. they're far and away the two worst PM's this country ever had - by far. Abbott won't be remembered as one of our best, but nor is he one of the worst by a long shot.

Don't forget his slush fund back-stabbing of Pauline Hanson after Wee Johnny mugged her of many of her policies and ideas.... truly the mark of a Great Man..... Hero Of The Nation.... Mr Impeccable Plus..... Integrity to the max.....

Thank heavens the adults are in charge and people aren't given a shot at the top slot in return for services to the party and nothing else....

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 5:45am:

And Turncoat is keeping all of the thug’s policies so reminding people of that is good for Labor But really, Morrison is floundering around with no idea how to manage the Budget or the economy.

I thin k I know who is floundering around....and it aint morrison . ::) ::)

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 7:52am:

WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge.

I bet he could shut PA up if you gave him a chance. monk  more than you and aussie put together can do..

he did STOP THE BOATS>. >:( >:( >:(

your hatred overflows it seems to have caught the KAT disease.

Armchair_Politician wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 10:14am:

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 7:52am: WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge. Yeah? He was a pretty effective Opposition Leader, having destroyed two Labor PM's - one of them not once but twice. He didn't do a bad job as PM. He did make some regrettable decisions but he was nowhere near the trainwreck that was Rudd and Gillard. they're far and away the two worst PM's this country ever had - by far. Abbott won't be remembered as one of our best, but nor is he one of the worst by a long shot.

You really must stop this trolling attempt, without a shadow of doubt Abort has set the bar so high for being the chittest PM ever it's unlikely anybody will ever come close in my lifetime.

cods wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 10:19am:

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 7:52am: WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge. I bet he could shut PA up if you gave him a chance. monk  more than you and aussie put together can do.. he Kevin did STOP THE BOATS>. >:( >:( >:( your hatred overflows it seems to have caught the KAT disease.

Fixed

Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 10:17am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 10:14am: Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 7:52am: WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge. Yeah? He was a pretty effective Opposition Leader, having destroyed two Labor PM's - one of them not once but twice. He didn't do a bad job as PM. He did make some regrettable decisions but he was nowhere near the trainwreck that was Rudd and Gillard. they're far and away the two worst PM's this country ever had - by far. Abbott won't be remembered as one of our best, but nor is he one of the worst by a long shot. Don't forget his slush fund back-stabbing of Pauline Hanson after Wee Johnny mugged her of many of her policies and ideas.... truly the mark of a Great Man..... Hero Of The Nation.... Mr Impeccable Plus..... Integrity to the max..... Thank heavens the adults are in charge and people aren't given a shot at the top slot in return for services to the party and nothing else....

yes almost as bad AS THE DISAPPERING WIDOWS FUND>>


have you read this this morning grap..

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/union-super-funds-spend-big-on-advertising-and-political-campaign/story-fni0cx4q-1227668563804

UNION-CONTROLLED industry super funds spent $31 million of members’ money on advertising over the [/highlight[highlight]past year, including a $7 million political campaign against changes to shake up competition.

The media blitz by the industry super funds is almost double the spending of all the retail superannuation funds, according to Nielsen data provided to corporate clients.

Legislation to dilute the influence of board-appointed union officials by mandating a third of all directors be independent is stalled in the Senate.

Legislation to give individuals a choice of super fund rather than be forced into an industry fund will be introduced in the new year.

Analysis of the media spend of all superannuation funds, obtained b



is that a good way to spend money grap???/ you seem to worry about a slushfund....well a LIB slushfund.... it seems it was ok with you when it was gillard spending slushfund money 

or at least I have never heard you whinge about that...

and now it appears the unions have a never empty slushfund.. to spend at will..

you ok with that??????

Its time wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 10:30am:

cods wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 10:19am: Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 7:52am: WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge. I bet he could shut PA up if you gave him a chance. monk  more than you and aussie put together can do.. he Kevin did STOP THE BOATS>. >:( >:( >:( your hatred overflows it seems to have caught the KAT disease. Fixed

you can  UNFIX THAT... thats illegal .. tampering is ILLEGAL...

a pity lies arent..

cods wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 10:19am:

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 7:52am: WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge. I bet he could shut PA up if you gave him a chance. monk  more than you and aussie put together can do.. he did STOP THE BOATS>. >:( >:( >:( your hatred overflows it seems to have caught the KAT disease.

STOP THE BOATS

Yes I despise abbott.
Remember the time he told the Cabinet he was late because had to have a quick visit to the Peter Mac Cancer Centre so he could claim Travel Allowance on his trip to the Lib council meeting.

He raised more money for himself on his Polly Pedals  than he raised for Carers Aust.

His attitude, the constant stream of sexist remarks to Gillard across the table in QT and other things are why I call him a thug. He stuffed up in several jobs so he won’t leave his cushy seat in Parliament, not voluntarily anyway.

.. and now in the interests of fair unfair reporting, let us re-visit Julia and Kevie:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZGWOFobAhs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL_iIee5Hsg

.... and for our third entry for the Golden Blooper/Golden Canard Award for 2015.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpcfy2ZXtew

Our three finalists for the Golden Blooper/Golden Canard Award for 2015 are....

Julia Gillard in 'Bloopers'!

Kevin Rudd for "Swear Wars - The Empire Strikes Out'!

... and Tony Abbott for 'Worst Moments'!


... and the winner is............ (drrrrrruuummmmmm roooooolllllll....)

cods wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 10:34am:

Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 10:17am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 10:14am: Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 7:52am: WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge. Yeah? He was a pretty effective Opposition Leader, having destroyed two Labor PM's - one of them not once but twice. He didn't do a bad job as PM. He did make some regrettable decisions but he was nowhere near the trainwreck that was Rudd and Gillard. they're far and away the two worst PM's this country ever had - by far. Abbott won't be remembered as one of our best, but nor is he one of the worst by a long shot. Don't forget his slush fund back-stabbing of Pauline Hanson after Wee Johnny mugged her of many of her policies and ideas.... truly the mark of a Great Man..... Hero Of The Nation.... Mr Impeccable Plus..... Integrity to the max..... Thank heavens the adults are in charge and people aren't given a shot at the top slot in return for services to the party and nothing else.... yes almost as bad AS THE DISAPPERING WIDOWS FUND>> have you read this this morning grap.. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/union-super-funds-spend-big-on-advertising-and-political-campaign/story-fni0cx4q-1227668563804 UNION-CONTROLLED industry super funds spent $31 million of members’ money on advertising over the [/highlight[highlight]past year, including a $7 million political campaign against changes to shake up competition. The media blitz by the industry super funds is almost double the spending of all the retail superannuation funds, according to Nielsen data provided to corporate clients. Legislation to dilute the influence of board-appointed union officials by mandating a third of all directors be independent is stalled in the Senate. Legislation to give individuals a choice of super fund rather than be forced into an industry fund will be introduced in the new year. Analysis of the media spend of all superannuation funds, obtained b is that a good way to spend money grap???/ you seem to worry about a slushfund....well a LIB slushfund.... it seems it was ok with you when it was gillard spending slushfund money  or at least I have never heard you whinge about that... and now it appears the unions have a never empty slushfund.. to spend at will.. you ok with that??????

Gillard never spent any slushfund money, that is what the TURC found, remember?

Abbott did, he set up and operated the Honest Politicians or whatever slushfund, caused Hanson to be gaoled for some weeks.

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 7:52am:

WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge.

;) ;) ;)  And you are gainfully employed posting unadulterated shyte on ozpol  ;D ;D ;D DWAD  ;D

Armchair_Politician wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 10:14am:

Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 7:52am: WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge. Yeah? He was a pretty effective Opposition Leader, having destroyed two Labor PM's - one of them not once but twice. He didn't do a bad job as PM. He did make some regrettable decisions but he was nowhere near the trainwreck that was Rudd and Gillard. they're far and away the two worst PM's this country ever had - by far. Abbott won't be remembered as one of our best, but nor is he one of the worst by a long shot.

Uhmmmm, people are still getting drunk in celebrations that he is gone.  Why? Because he was utterly useless and an absolute dipsh1t . By far, by a long shot, the WORST PM WE HAVE EVER HAD.

Its time wrote on Dec 19^th, 2015 at 10:30am:

cods wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 10:19am: Jovial Monk wrote on Dec 19th, 2015 at 7:52am: WTF Armpit? The fact abbott is an unemployable klutz is well known. So is his desire for revenge. I bet he could shut PA up if you gave him a chance. monk  more than you and aussie put together can do.. he Kevin did STOP THE BOATS>. >:( >:( >:( your hatred overflows it seems to have caught the KAT disease. Fixed

LMAO!!! Kevin stopped the boats? You set the bar for a new level of delusional. More than 750 boats and more than 1,100 deaths at sea are on Kevin because he scrapped a policy that worked and put in place his own that he thought was more humane but actually wasn't. You're more delusional than DRAH and GW put together.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Every country needs a Roads and Infrastructure Prime Minister. Mr Abbott was ours.

He will be missed by many.

Karnal wrote on Dec 20^th, 2015 at 11:46am:

Every country needs a Roads and Infrastructure Prime Minister. Mr Abbott was ours. He will be missed by many.

.. they need to get their sights aligned....

Karnal wrote on Dec 20^th, 2015 at 11:46am:

Every country needs a Roads and Infrastructure Prime Minister. Mr Abbott was ours. He will be missed by many.

Politics has lost a lot without him.

Dnarever wrote on Dec 20^th, 2015 at 11:52am:

Karnal wrote on Dec 20th, 2015 at 11:46am: Every country needs a Roads and Infrastructure Prime Minister. Mr Abbott was ours. He will be missed by many. Politics has lost a lot without him.

So have the cartoonists and lampoonists of Australia and elsewhere.... wait until The Resurrection when the decaying corpse rises from the grave to re-assert its position... then the cartoonists will have something to work with.......