Tony Abbott

Elected to Australian Parliament

Won the seat of Warringah in a by-election, beginning his parliamentary career. As a backbencher, he started building his reputation within the Liberal Party.

Became Opposition Leader

Elected Leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition in a surprise victory. His aggressive opposition style focused on defeating Labor's climate and mining policies.

Elected Prime Minister Australia

Led the Liberal-National Coalition to a landslide victory, becoming Australia's 28th Prime Minister. His election brought international attention and elevated his global profile.

G20 Host and Knighthood

Hosted the G20 Summit in Brisbane and controversially awarded a knighthood to Prince Philip. While the summit was successful, the knighthood decision sparked widespread ridicule and damaged his standing.

Ousted as Prime Minister

Lost leadership of the Liberal Party to Malcolm Turnbull in a party room vote after polls showed the Coalition heading for defeat. His tumultuous leadership style and policy missteps led to his downfall.

Lost Parliamentary Seat

Defeated in his long-held seat of Warringah by independent candidate Zali Steggall. This loss marked his exit from parliament after 25 years and represented a significant political humiliation.

Conservative Commentator and Author

Works as a political commentator, author, and conservative activist, remaining vocal on climate and cultural issues. While he maintains relevance in conservative circles and earns income from speaking and writing, his broader public profile has diminished significantly since leaving office.