Abbott's "whiter Australia" memory contradicts historians and fellow Liberals
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's recollection of a "whiter Australia" conflicts with historians and fellow Liberals, the article argues. Abbott grew up in monocultural northern suburbs, unlike Prime Minister Albanese who experienced diverse Marrickville. Robert Menzies, Abbott's political predecessor, actually opposed the White Australia policy and did much of the work abolishing it, historian David Kemp confirms.
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Published 02 Aug 2026, 03:30 UTC · Updated 02 Aug 2026, 03:40 UTC
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