since he isn't in tune with 99% of the Australian population as demonstrated by Abbotts almost immediate rescinding of these awards.
Sunfish, this is rubbish on 2 counts.
Firstly, how can you possibly know what 99% of Australians are in tune with?
Secondly, Abbott didn't rescind these awards. He announced that he accepted that him doing the picking wasn't popular and that future selections would be made by the same mob that do the selecting for all other Australian awards. Your statement is contrary to the facts.