From pugilist to pragmatist, Tony Abbott's about-turn

By James Massola
Updated August 14 2014 - 10:18am, first published August 9 2014 - 12:15am
Abbott insists the Coalition takes its commitments seriously. Photo: Andrew Meares
Abbott insists the Coalition takes its commitments seriously. Photo: Andrew Meares

Tony Abbott’s promise to repeal section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act was a signature pre-election pledge that delighted the conservative base.

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