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Well, Michael, we will be telling the people of Australia in good time before the next election exactly what they can expect from us. No surprises, no excuses. They will be our watch words going into the election and afterwards, should we form a government.

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Tony Abbott
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: November 4
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