Dumped prime minister Tony Abbott resigned by fax: Laurie Oakes

A monarchist with a penchant for dames and knights, it is interesting that Mr Abbott chose to fax his notice of resignation rather than to visit Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove. Dumped prime minister Tony Abbott reportedly resigned from the nation's most powerful leadership position by sending a fax. How it should have been: Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove showing former prime minister Tony Abbott the way out. Credit: Ben RushtonVeteran political correspondent Laurie Oakes reported the news of the faxed letter of resignation on Tuesday night. BuzzFeed News has since that reported that Mr Abbott and Mr Cosgrove's offices had agreed to the fax and met later in the day for a good old chat.