ONE picture has Tony Abbott scratching his head, perhaps wondering which press secretary agreed to offer up the Opposition Leader for a men's magazine photo shoot.
Then there is grim Tony, grin Tony, Tony tightening the tie, Tony checking his hair.
The photo strip accompanies an interview in the latest issue of fashion and lifestyle mag GQ, where Mr Abbott holds forth - about his first job working as a 12-year-old for his dad stamping dental brackets, to regrets over a few too many drunken nights as a university student.
Advertisement: Story continues below And the inevitable inquiry about his budgie smugglers. Was Mr Abbott surprised by the attention?
''Not at all … But that's life. Everyone loves gossip. Everyone loves being able to gawk at a photograph. That's just the way it is.'' As GQ magazine readers will no doubt now agree.
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