Tony Abbott, who served as Australia's Prime Minister, has expressed admiration for Viktor Orbán, Hungary's recently ousted leader, referring to him as 'Trump with brains' and labeling him Hungary's 'greatest modern leader.' Following the election loss of Orbán's Fidesz party to the opposition Tisza party, which secured at least 138 of the 199 parliamentary seats, the future of the Danube Institute, a thinktank where Abbott is a senior fellow, is now uncertain. Abbott highlighted Orbán's impact on Budapest, noting it has become a hub for conservative intellectuals, and praised the former leader's policies on immigration and family, despite acknowledging mixed results. Abbott's connection to Orbán dates back to before 2023, and he has been vocal about the importance of controlling immigration to preserve national culture. He also called for a reconsideration of Australia's migration policies in light of declining birth rates, suggesting that not all migrants contribute positively to society.