Tony Abbott

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has hardened his stance against gay marriage by saying he would ban members of his party from crossing the floor to vote on their own personal beliefs.

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CONSCIENCE VOTE.mp3

Former Liberal Leader Dr John Hewson joins Panorama to talk about the carbon tax legislation, opposition tactics, and climate change politics worldwide.

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Hewson_podcast.mp3

Immigration. Are you sick of it? The campaign has been dominated by it.
 
But are we trivialising the issue in pursuit of a good soundbite? And is this really about 'Western Sydney voters', or is this our own rascism and classism?
 
Jessie Schanzle and Tamzin Byrne spoke to:

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07_28 immigration edit.mp3

What does losing your virginity actually mean today? Tony Abbott calls it a "precious gift", but sex is everywhere.

Are teenagers under mounting pressure to have sex earlier?

Panorama's Samantha Lowcock, Matt Whiting, Anthony Polidano and Lauren Jones.

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Virginity - SYNcast.mp3

The resources boom was four years ago, when unskilled labourers flocked to mines in WA, getting over $90,000 a year.

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has flagged an idea to withhold dole payments for under-30s in areas where unskilled work is available - particularly, in mining.

Are the jobs still out there? What's it like on the mines today, four years after the boom?

Panorama's Hayley Crane, Callum Moore, Amelia Caddy and Nick Toscano.

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Mines - SYNcast.mp3

He looks pretty good with his shirt off, but Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has had a troubled relationship with women.

Dubbed the "Mad Monk", he's shared his thoughts that echo a time when pre-marital sex was frowned upon, divorce was uncommon and abortion was illegal - and these haven't helped.

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Maternity leave - SYNcast.mp3