Scott Morrison says he's giving Tony Abbott "space", following the former prime minister's dumping.
The now-treasurer maintains he warned Mr Abbott's office about the risk of a leadership spill, just days before it took place and Malcolm Turnbull took over.
But that hasn't stopped Mr Abbott from lashing out at Mr Morrison and saying he had "misled people".
"These things are very emotional events," Mr Morrison told 2GB radio on Monday.
"I'll give Tony his space; I've got an important job to get on with.
"I wish only the best to him and Margie for their future and the decisions they're having to make."
Mr Morrison revealed he hasn't spoken to Mr Abbott since the leadership ballot a fortnight ago.
The treasurer's interview with 2GB host Ray Hadley took place more than a week after a combative on-air encounter over Mr Morrison's actions in the lead-up and aftermath of Mr Abbott's departure.
Mr Morrison reassured Hadley he would continue his longstanding, regular appearances on his program.
Ahead of their previous encounter Hadley had warned Mr Morrison to bring his hard hat.
On Monday, both men signed the hat which will be donated to charity Kookaburra Kids, based in Mr Morrison's Sydney electorate.
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