PRIME Minister Tony Abbott is on his way to New York to address the UN, but back home, Australians are talking about what life was like before he took the nation’s top job.

It’s only been a year, but already we’re reminiscing about what life was like for Team Australia before it became, well, Team Australia.

There have been hundreds of tweets with the hashtag #LifeBeforeAbbott. Some are very political, as you’d expect, while others are just very funny.

Remember when the Minister for Women WAS a woman? #lifebeforeAbbott — Sandra K Eckersley (@SandraEckersley) September 24, 2014

Remember before we had a distinction between 'lifters' and 'leaners'? #lifebeforeabbott — Lisa Bryant (@LisaJBryant) September 24, 2014

When I was sure my 11 year old had a future with education and opportunity #lifebeforeabbott — Di. Hey, Grubs! (@BartholomewD) September 24, 2014

When the government openly told us how it treated asylum seekers. #LifeBeforeAbbott — DaKangaroo (@DaKangaroo) September 24, 2014

The beer was more satisfying. 🍺🍺🍺 #lifebeforeabbott — Billy Goatherd III (@FlatEarthGang) September 24, 2014

🍁 Canadia wasn't a place #lifebeforeabbott — Sir Weary (@Weary7) September 24, 2014

And finally, as if we needed to be reminded about the Prime Minister’s choice of swimwear ...