Alan Jones 'Australia's greatest public advocate': Tony Abbott

Former prime minister Tony Abbott says Alan Jones “was Australia’s greatest public advocate” and the country “will be a very different place” following the broadcasting legend’s resignation from radio.

Alan Jones had a “mighty presence” on the radio, Mr Abbott told Sky News host Peta Credlin.

“It will be a different political world without having Alan on the airways every morning”.

Mr Abbott said Alan Jones brought “great characteristics” to the airways and conducted himself with “profound decency and humanity”.

The former politician also said Mr Jones could be “merciless” in his approach to the airwaves but was also always trying “to drive politicians to come up with solutions”.

He was also “mostly unsung” in the charitable work he conducted, Mr Abbott said.

Sky News host and radio broadcaster Alan Jones announced on Monday he will be retiring from radio on May 29 after 35 years in the industry.

Mr Jones cited medical advice as his reason, revealing experts cautioned him about the excessive workload in juggling radio, TV and print media.

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