Tony Abbott

ModernPoliticianAustralia1957 — ?

Australian Liberal PM known for physical fitness.

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Quick Facts

Born

1957

Country

Australia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score47.2

Tony Abbott — Complete Timeline

1994 AD

Elected to the House of RepresentativesPolitical Action

Abbott was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Warringah. He entered politics after a career in journalism and law.

ParliamentLiberal Party

Impact: national

2003 AD

Appointed Minister for Health and AgeingPolitical Action◆ Major

Abbott was appointed Minister for Health and Ageing in the Howard government. He oversaw health policy, including the introduction of the Medicare Safety Net and controversial changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Health PolicyMedicare

Impact: nationalconstructive

2013 AD

Became Prime Minister of AustraliaPolitical Action◆ Major

Abbott became Prime Minister on 18 September 2013 after leading the Liberal-National coalition to victory in the federal election. He defeated Kevin Rudd's Labor government.

Prime MinisterElection Victory

Impact: national

2015 AD

Lost Liberal Party Leadership SpillPolitical Action◆ Major

Abbott lost the Liberal Party leadership to Malcolm Turnbull in a party room vote on 14 September 2015. He was subsequently replaced as Prime Minister, ending his tenure after two years.

Leadership DefeatParty Coup

Impact: nationaldestructive