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We will be a consultative, collegial government. No surprises, no excuses. That's what you'll get under the Coalition.
Tony Abbott
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Tony Abbott
Age: 66
Born: 1957
Born: November 4
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Prime Minister Of Australia
Anthony John Abbott
Anthony John Tony Abbott
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