Tony Abbott has a 'fire in the belly' and he'll use his profile to get attention

By Adam Gartrell
Updated May 1 2016 - 4:13pm, first published April 30 2016 - 3:19pm
Tony Abbott is looking forward to working on infrastructure projects that affect his electorate. Photo: Andrew Meares
Tony Abbott is looking forward to working on infrastructure projects that affect his electorate. Photo: Andrew Meares
Tony Abbott has told his local constituents he still has a "fire in the belly".
Tony Abbott has told his local constituents he still has a "fire in the belly".
Darebin councillor, Oliver Walsh, pictured with former prime minister Tony Abbott on his Facebook account. Photo: Social Media
Darebin councillor, Oliver Walsh, pictured with former prime minister Tony Abbott on his Facebook account. Photo: Social Media
Mr Abbott and former defence minister Kevin Andrews in Forbes during the 2016 Pollie Pedal tour. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Mr Abbott and former defence minister Kevin Andrews in Forbes during the 2016 Pollie Pedal tour. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Tony Abbott has told his local constituents he's still got a "fire in the belly" and he won't hesitate to use his status as a former prime minister to "get attention" in the media and Liberal party room.