Tony Abbott's planted tree was vandalized again.

Recently, there has been news of a tree being vandalized at a memorial garden dedicated to former prime ministers. This is not the first time it has happened, as it has been targeted once before. The garden, known as The Corridor of Oaks, has been around since 1935 in Blue Mountains' Faulconbridge and serves as a way to remember our leaders.

The special thing about this garden is that the oak trees planted here are done so by the prime ministers themselves, or their closest surviving relative. This is done at the heritage-listed site, making it a significant and meaningful tradition. Unfortunately, the most recent prime minister to take part in this tradition, Tony Abbott, had his tree vandalized just two weeks after he planted it himself.

The tree was sawed off and has now been confirmed to have been targeted for a second time. The Blue Mountains City Council has taken action and ordered a new tree to replace the damaged one. They have also promised to increase security in the area to prevent any further incidents from occurring. In an interview with 2GB's Ben Fordham, Mayor Mark Greenhill expressed his frustration and outrage at the vandalism.

He emphasized that this is not a political matter, but rather a way to honor the history and contributions of our prime ministers. Greenhill also shared that the park was created in 1935 and has since been a significant part of the community. He stressed the importance of this tradition, stating that every prime minister since federation has planted a tree or had their nearest relative do so.

The Corridor of Oaks is a unique and significant memorial site, dedicated to Sir Henry Parkes, the longest-serving premier of New South Wales who played a major role in establishing the federation of the colonies. The idea for this memorial site came from Joe Jackson, who wanted to have each prime minister plant an oak tree in an avenue near Parkes' former home. The park represents all of Australia's prime ministers, including Edmund Barton, Malcolm Fraser, Gough Whitlam, John Howard, and Kevin Rudd.

The oak trees in the park are all at different stages of life, representing the time they were planted. Recently, the park underwent a $2 million upgrade, which included the removal of trees that were impacting the oaks, as well as new plantings and an accessible boardwalk. It is a beautiful and meaningful tribute to our leaders and our country's history.

The vandalism of Tony Abbott's tree is not only disrespectful but also a disappointment to the community. The park is not a place for political agendas, but rather a way to remember and honor our past leaders. Mayor Greenhill expressed his anger and sadness over the incident, stating that the park is a symbol of our country's constitutional arrangements and should be treated with respect. Let us hope that with increased security measures, this will not happen again in the future.

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