Australia Review (23/9/2017)

Tasmania police have charged a 38-year-old man with common assault over an alleged attack on the former prime minister Tony Abbott.

Astro Labe, 38, of North Hobart, is accused of assaulting former Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Source: ABC TV grab/Sam Rosewarne/News Corp Australia

Mr Abbott claims he was walking towards his hotel in Hobart (Thu), when he was approached by a man wearing a 'vote yes for same-sex marriage' badge.

He said he was asked to shake hands, but was then headbutted.

Mr Abbott received minor injuries.

Seven new languages, including Rohingya, Tibetan and Telugu will receive their own SBS language programs while others are being discontinued after a review of the services.