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(28th Prime Minister of Australia (2013 - 15))
Tony Abbott is an Australian politician who served as the 28 Prime Minister of Australia and has been a member of parliament for Warringah since 1994. After graduating from Oxford, Abbott worked as a journalist, manager, and political adviser. Abbott was appointed Director of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy in 1992. After the 1998 elections, he was first appointed to cabinet as a part of the Second Howard Ministry and became the Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business. He also served as the Minister for Health and Ageing, and in the Shadow Cabinets of Brendan Nelson and Malcolm Turnbull. In 2009, Abbott resigned from the front bench in order to protest against Turnbull’s support for Rudd Government’s Emissions Trading Scheme. In the same year, he defeated Turnbull and was elected leader of the Liberal Party of India and the Leader of the Opposition. In 2013 elections, Abbott led the Liberal-National Coalition to victory and was named the 28th Prime Minister of Australia on 18th September 2013. He held the chair for two years before Malcolm Turnbull replaced him as the Prime Minister on 14th September 2015.
Birthday
November 4, 1957 (Scorpio)
Born In
England
Alternative names
Anthony John Abbott
Height
178 cm
City
London, England
Spouse/Ex-
Margie Abbott
Parents
Richard Henry Abbott
Fay Abbott
Children
Bridget Abbott, Frances Abbott, Louise Abbott
Relatives
Christine Forster
What political positions has Tony Abbott held?
Tony Abbott has served as the Prime Minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015, Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia from 2009 to 2015, and Member of Parliament for Warringah from 1994 to 2019.
What are some controversial decisions made by Tony Abbott during his time as Prime Minister?
Some controversial decisions made by Tony Abbott during his tenure as Prime Minister include the repeal of the carbon pricing scheme, the introduction of the GP co-payment scheme, and the reintroduction of knighthoods in Australia.
What is Tony Abbott's stance on climate change?
Tony Abbott is known for his skepticism towards climate change science. He has been critical of measures to address climate change, such as the carbon pricing scheme, and has expressed support for the coal industry.
What is Tony Abbott's view on immigration and refugees?
Tony Abbott has taken a tough stance on immigration and refugees, advocating for stricter border control measures and offshore processing of asylum seekers. He has also been a vocal critic of the United Nations Refugee Convention.
What is Tony Abbott's current role in Australian politics?
As of now, Tony Abbott is not holding any official position in Australian politics. He lost his seat in the 2019 federal election and has since been involved in various public speaking engagements and advocacy work.
