Abbott rules out early election, says Budget not aimed at political revival
Election will be held "about the middle of next year" as the government plans to run full term
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.
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