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Tony Abbott being sworn in as Prime Minister by Quentin Bryce, 18 September 2013. At the federal election on 7 September 2013, Abbott led the Liberal-National coalition to victory over the incumbent Labor government, led by Kevin Rudd. Abbott and his ministry were sworn in on 18 September 2013.
Jun 29, 2024 · Tony Abbott (born November 4, 1957, London, England) is an Australian politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives (1994–2019), leader of the Liberal Party of Australia (2009–15), and prime minister of Australia (2013–15).
Sep 3, 2020 · Learn about Tony Abbott's life, career and controversies as a former leader of Australia and a potential UK trade negotiator. Find out his views on Brexit, climate change, social issues and more.
Biography. Tony Abbott was elected prime minister by the Australian people on September 7, 2013, and served for two years. In that time, the carbon tax and mining tax were repealed; free trade agreements were finalised with China, Japan and Korea; the people smuggling trade from Indonesia to Australia was halted; Australia became the second ...
Sep 3, 2020 · EPA. Tony Abbott was already a polarising figure when he became prime minister of Australia in 2013. A former Rhodes Scholar who once wanted to be a monk, he attracted early criticism for...
Sep 14, 2015 · Tony Abbott was the prime minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015, when he was ousted by Malcolm Turnbull in a party leadership vote. He was known for his conservative social views, his tough border policies and his controversial actions on asylum seekers, terrorism and climate change.
Sep 18, 2013 · Learn about Tony Abbott, the 28th prime minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015, and his major policies and achievements. Explore his parliamentary career, party partnerships, people, publications and 360° view highlights.
