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Abbott, Tony

Period of Service: 18/09/2013 - 15/09/2015
Release Date:
30/11/2014
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
24014
Victorian election

I congratulate Dan Andrews on his victory in yesterday’s Victorian election.

Whilst a significant proportion of the vote remains to be counted, it is clear that Victorians have voted for a change of government.

The Commonwealth Government will work with the incoming government in the interests of all Victorians.

I pay tribute to Denis Napthine.

Denis is a man of integrity and decency. He has served Victoria as a member of parliament, as a minister in the Kennett Government, as leader of the opposition, as a minister in the Baillieu Government, and as Premier.

He restored the fiscal position of the state and embarked on a major infrastructure programme to get Victoria moving. I share his commitment to the East West Link and I am determined to do what I can to ensure this vital national infrastructure project proceeds to completion.

Denis Napthine’s public service has left Victoria a better place and I thank him.

30 November 2014

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