Tony Abbott has refused to apologise for controversial comments . Prime Minister said taxpayers should n't fund 'lifestyle choices ' of Australians who chose to live in remote communities . His chief indigenous adviser , Warren Mundine , disagreed , saying it was n't like retiring , it was about religious beliefs . Comment:
Tony Abbott has refused to apologise for controversial comments . Prime Minister said taxpayers should n't fund 'lifestyle choices ' of Australians who chose to live in remote communities . His chief indigenous adviser , Warren Mundine , disagreed , saying it was n't like retiring , it was about religious beliefs . Labor and the Greens say Mr Abbott 's comments were 'highly offensive '