Is the Hon. Tony Abbott MHR mad as a cut snake?

Australian Coalition Opposition Leader Tony Abbott on the subject of the Independent Member for Fisher -

In the House on the 9th October 2012:

“I move: That, as provided for by section 35 of the Constitution, the Speaker be removed from office immediately.”

“That is why this particular Speaker is no longer a fit and proper person to be the Speaker of this House.”

 “This Speaker is this Prime Minister's creation.”

“This Speaker should be gone, and he should be gone today.”

In the meeja the next day:

“Certainly he was elected as a Coalition member, his electorate would expect him to vote with the Coalition,” Mr Abbott told Sydney's 2UE radio.”
"if he chooses to vote with the Coalition, we certainly will be happy to have that vote."

Sure, Tones – you’ve certainly earned his vote.