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==Prime Minister==
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As [[Australian Prime Minister]], Tony Abbott seems to be promoting the "[[war on terrorism]]" narrative, in sync with [[Europe]]an and [[North American]] "[[democratic]]" governments.
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===Internet censorship===
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In September 2014, Tony Abbott stated that "For some time to come, the delicate balance between freedom and security may have to shift",  introducing laws to criminalise any speech that the [[authorities]] see as "advocating [[terrorism]]". He was broadly supported by [[Bill Shorten]], leader of the "opposition", who far from questioning his purpose, declared that "keeping our people safe is above politics".<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/22/abbott-reduction-in-freedom-necessary-to-save-lives-from-terrorism-threat</ref>
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Revision as of 14:30, 9 May 2015

Person.png Tony Abbott  Rdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
Member ofAIJAC/Rambam Programs/2008, Institute of Public Affairs, Rhodes Scholar/1981

Employment.png Prime Minister of Australia

In office
18 September 2013 - Present
Preceded byKevin Rudd

Prime Minister

As Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott seems to be promoting the "war on terrorism" narrative, in sync with European and North American "democratic" governments.

Internet censorship

In September 2014, Tony Abbott stated that "For some time to come, the delicate balance between freedom and security may have to shift", introducing laws to criminalise any speech that the authorities see as "advocating terrorism". He was broadly supported by Bill Shorten, leader of the "opposition", who far from questioning his purpose, declared that "keeping our people safe is above politics".[1]

 

A Quote by Tony Abbott

PageQuoteDateSource
Internet/Censorship“For some time to come, the delicate balance between freedom and security may have to shift”September 2014Sydney Morning Herald

 

Appointments by Tony Abbott

AppointeeJobAppointedEnd
Julie BishopAustralia/Minister/Foreign Affairs18 September 201328 August 2018
Julie BishopAustralia/Deputy Leader of the Opposition3 December 200718 September 2013
Julie BishopDeputy Leader of the Liberal Party29 November 200724 August 2018
Peter DuttonAustralia/Minister/Health18 September 201323 December 2014
Peter DuttonAustralia/Minister/Sport18 September 201323 December 2014
Peter DuttonAustralia/Minister for Immigration and Border Protection23 December 201421 August 2018
Greg HuntAustralia/Minister/Environment18 September 201319 July 2016

 

Event Participated in

EventStartEndLocation(s)Description
WEF/Annual Meeting/201422 January 201425 January 2014Switzerland
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