We have already provided a strong humanitarian response to the problems in the Middle East and that response will be stronger within coming days.
Tony AbbottI 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.
Tony AbbottI'm still getting my exercise at five o'clock in the morning, that's good. So far I've managed to hold on to a bike ride on Saturday or Sunday morning, probably at least two weekends out of three.
Tony AbbottThe Australian people expect the Government to govern, they don't expect it to make excuses.
Tony Abbott