Tony Abbott recalls a whiter Australia than I do. Menzies rejected his version, as do many Liberals
- Posted on August 2, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's recent criticism of multiculturalism has provoked significant backlash within the Liberal Party. His stance contradicts the party's foundational principles, particularly those established by founder Robert Menzies, who explicitly rejected concepts of cultural homogeneity. Multiple Liberal figures have challenged Abbott's perspective, highlighting the historical disconnect between his vision and the party's traditional commitment to diversity and pluralistic values.
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Tony Abbott recalls a whiter Australia than I do. Menzies rejected his version, as do many Liberals
Abbott upset a lot of Liberals by pronouncing multiculturalism a failure. Our party’s founder ridiculed the notion that we should be a “species of drab uniformity”.
