Dick Smith 'might run against Abbott'

Former Australian of the Year Dick Smith says there's a chance he might take on the prime minister in his Sydney seat.

Electronics retailer Dick Smith

Source: AAP

Millionaire businessman Dick Smith has the prime minister's blue ribbon Sydney seat in his sights.

The newly awarded Companion of the Order of Australia says he could run in the electorate of Warringah to pursue aviation reforms during the next federal election, expected in late 2016.

"There's a chance I might ... have a go in Tony Abbott's seat, mainly to communicate that if you're a government and you say you are going to do things, you have to do them," Mr Smith told ABC radio on Monday.


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