The Hon. Tony Abbott AC served as Australia’s 28th Prime Minister from 2013 to 2015. His government repealed the carbon and mining taxes, secured free trade deals with China, Japan and Korea, and implemented strong border protection policies. A Rhodes Scholar, former journalist and long-time MP for Warringah, Abbott is known for his advocacy of Western democratic values, national security and economic liberalisation. He currently serves on the board of FOX Corporation, is a Director of the Ramsay Centre, and remains an influential voice in international affairs and conservative thought.