292 Quotes by Tony Abbott

A government that understands the limits of power as well as its potential.

Western civilisation came to this country in 1788 and I'm proud of that

Putting labels on people is so counter-productive. Most of us on some issues could be considered conservative, on other issues could be considered progressive, on other issues might be thought of as being moderate, on other issues might be thought of as being rather forthright.

There'll be some savings from preventing double dipping by public servants which are currently able to access not one but two fully tax payer funded schemes and of course there will be out paid parental leave levy. So all up not only is this an important economic reform, an important reform to have to grow our economy more strongly, it also will leave the budget better off which will help us fix the mess that Labor has created with the budget.

And a government that accepts that it will be judged more by its deeds than by its mere words.

When politicians complain about the media, it strikes me as resembling footballers complaining about the umpire.

A government that says what it means, and means what it says.

It is a very heavy responsibility [to be a prime-minister] to make, but someone has to make it for our country and I am thrilled and honoured to have that opportunity and that responsibility.

So, my friends, in a week or so the Governor-General will swear in a new government.