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We are looking at what more we can do. As well as a strong security response we need a strong humanitarian one.

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Tony Abbott
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: November 4
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Prime Minister Of Australia
Anthony John Abbott
Anthony John Tony Abbott
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A midnight knock on the door followed by execution is no way a leader should be treated.
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The media - and I'm not blaming them - obviously like to seize on the differences between people and, sure, there are some senior members of the government who are in a slightly different philosophical space to mine. But do not underestimate the substantial single-mindedness of this government.
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I think there is no doubt that the advent of 24/7 news channels, which are voracious in their demand for constant new content, has accelerated the political process. The rise of social media, in addition to talkback, I think has intensified the political process.
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The argument [behind climate change] is absolute crap. However, the politics of this are tough for us. Eighty per cent of people believe climate change is a real and present danger.
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No cuts to health , no cuts to education, no cuts to pensions.
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If I was in a refugee camp somewhere on the Pakistani border, of course I'd want to come to Australia.
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Our police, our hard-working police, that our extraordinarily committed and dedicated military personnel, I'm really pleased that they are getting a good paid parental leave scheme.
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Prima facie, every estate, whether given by will or otherwise, is supposed to be beneficial to the party to whom it is so given.
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The only party which is going to increase taxes after the election is the Labor Party.
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Western civilisation came to this country in 1788 and I'm proud of that...
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I'm focused on doing the job the treasurer should do.I don't respond to gossip.
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Faith is important to me. It's important to millions of Australians. It helps to shape who I am. It helps to shape my values. But it must never, never dictate my politics.
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Mates help each other they do not tax each other.
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