Former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has confronted Opposition Leader Tony Abbott as he continues his work for the Nine Network.
"Long time, no see," Mr Latham said to his former political opponent as the pair met at the Penrith RSL in western Sydney.
"Are you brave enough to shake my hand?"
The pair shook hands before Mr Latham, now employed by the Nine Network's 60 Minutes program, quizzed Mr Abbott.
He asked Mr Abbott about any role he may have had in the 2003 imprisonment of Pauline Hanson.
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"I've interviewed Pauline Hanson and we'd like to know, are you willing to apologise for your role in putting her in a prison," Mr Latham said.
"I don't think that's a fair assessment of my role," Mr Abbott responded.
Mr Latham went on to ask the Liberal leader about his immigration policy.
"I was encouraged at the start of the campaign when you and your spokesperson Scott Morrison said you would be slashing the migration program.
"But then it's turned out you've just got the same target as the Gillard government."
Mr Latham's latest appearance on the 2010 campaign trail did not come without controversy.
One anonymous man in the crowd yelled at Mr Latham: "how about taking off".
