Abbott rules out early election, says Budget not aimed at political revival

Canberra

AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday he's determined to lead his government to a full term, dismissing speculation that his second Budget was aimed at cementing his political revival in preparation for an early election.

Mr Abbott's coalition announced a tax cut for small Australian businesses and a A$3.5 billion (S$3.8 billion) package to make childcare more affordable in Tuesday's Budget, a year after widespread spending cuts triggered a precipitous plunge in the government's poll ratings.

"This government always planned to run full term," said Mr Abbott, w…