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Born: Established: 1957 London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
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Gender: Male
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Tony Abbott was elected to Federal Parliament as the member for the seat of Warringah, New South Wales, in a by-election in 1994. He served as a minister in various portfolios, including Employment and Workplace Relations, and Health and Ageing, in the Howard Government. In December 2009, Abbott was elected leader of the Liberal Party and, consequently, Leader of the Opposition. In 2013, he became the 28th Prime Minister of Australia.

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2020 recipient Order of Australia Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) For eminent service to the people and Parliament of Australia, particularly as Prime Minister, and through significant contributions to trade, border control, and to the Indigenous community.
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