Tony Abbott , next Australian prime minister , is well known for his pugnacious rhetoric . His scandal - prone campaign has nevertheless been popular with Australian voters . `` He is a highly successful , aggressive , populist politician but Deflecting accusations of racism , Abbott has presented himself as unreconstructed male . Socially conservative politician is known to hold complex views in some areas of policy .
Tony Abbott , next Australian prime minister , is well known for his pugnacious rhetoric . His scandal - prone campaign has nevertheless been popular with Australian voters . Deflecting accusations of racism , Abbott has presented himself as unreconstructed male . Socially conservative politician is known to hold complex views in some areas of policy .