Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott said the Albanese Labor government is the worst in living memory and must be removed from power [1, 2].
Abbott's comments signal a heightened effort by conservative figures to mobilize the Coalition against the current administration. His call for an "all hands on deck" approach suggests a strategic push to intensify political pressure on the Labor party ahead of future electoral contests.
Speaking in a Sky News Australia studio interview with host Peta Credlin, Abbott said he is willing to assist in the effort to oust the government [1, 2]. He said the current administration is performing poorly and that the Coalition must take decisive action to unseat it [1, 2].
"I’m happy to do the job because I think it’s all hands‑on deck to get rid of the worst government in living memory," Abbott said [1].
Abbott also praised the current leadership of the Coalition, specifically mentioning Angus Taylor. He said the Coalition under Taylor is "fair dinkum" and intends to challenge the administration [1].
"The Coalition under Angus Taylor is fair dinkum and is going to take the fight to a really bad government," Abbott said [1].
The former prime minister's remarks reflect a broader tension between the Coalition and the Labor government. By framing the current leadership as historically poor, Abbott is attempting to galvanize support for a change in leadership, a tactic often used to shift public sentiment during periods of economic or social instability.
“"I’m happy to do the job because I think it’s all hands‑on deck to get rid of the worst government in living memory."”
This rhetoric marks a significant escalation in the public campaign by former leadership to delegitimize the Albanese government. By positioning the current administration as an unprecedented failure, Abbott is attempting to create a sense of urgency for the Coalition to adopt a more aggressive oppositional stance to attract disillusioned voters.
