Tony Blair says hes a bit out of practice with prime ministerial reception conferences.
But those whove paid up to $1500 each to listen him talk this week will be elated to know he hasnt lost the politicians touch.
The former British premier minister caught up with Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Melbourne on Tuesday, for a conversation about earth events.
He then fronted a media conference with Ms Gillard, who readily confessed she was playing second violin given shes "here all the time".
Mr Blair told correspondents to inquire away, adding: "Im a morsel out of train with prime ministerial press conferences, merely anyway."
But he certified proficient at shirking answering answers he simply didnt want to response alternatively obtaining caught in the middle of Australian politics.
He spoke about the UK phone hacking disgrace
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He spoke about air change
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He deferred to Ms Gillard on the touchy topic of the federal administrations refugee swap handle with Malaysia.
"I had enough problems with these type of issues while I was British prime minister. I think Ill depart that 1 for the prime minister."
Ms Gillard said she enjoyed her debates with Mr Blair
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"One of the things Ive discovered since leaving office namely how much easier it is to give counsel than to take the determination
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Mr Blairs premier speaking excursion of Australia and New Zealand will take in five cities in three days before 500 corporate figures by the time at up to $1500 a head.
Mr Blair said he respected Australia but didnt expect to have much down time on this trip.
"Im a total flare of entire entities Australian," he said.
"Im no sure how many down time Ive got really but Ill be probably paying a visit to the gym by some point."
A smiling Ms Gillard interjected: "Theres lots of additional things to do for well."
Mr Blair: "I understand but I thought possibly I shouldnt acquaint the media about it."
After Melbourne on Wednesday
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