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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

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Published Wed, May 13, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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    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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