Man accused of headbutting Tony Abbott appears in court

The Hobart DJ and self-confessed anarchist accused of headbutting former prime minister Tony Abbott has appeared briefly in court.

Astro Labe, 38, allegedly attacked Mr Abbott as he walked along the Hobart waterside on September 21.

Labe was charged with causing harm to a Commonwealth public official and faces a maximum ten-year jail term if convicted.

He didn't enter a plea at Hobart Magistrates Court today and was bailed to re-appear on January 18.

Mr Abbott claimed it was an orchestrated attack as part of the same-sex marriage debate.

Labe was wearing a 'yes' sticker when he encountered Mr Abbott but insisted his actions were not related to the same-sex marriage debate.

The 38-year-old Rage Against the Machine fan, who spins tracks under the moniker Astro "Funknukl" Labe, said a friend had "coincidentally" stuck a pro-gay marriage sticker on him prior to the incident.

Mr Abbott said he was left shocked and was left with a "very, very slightly swollen lip".