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Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott Loses His Seat in Australia’s General Election

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott Loses His Seat in Australia’s General Election
Federal Member for Warringah Elect Zali Steggall (L) and former Prime Minister and outgoing Member Tony Abbott participate in the Sky News/Manly Daily Debate at Queenscliff Surf Club in Sydney, Australia, on May 2, 2019. Damian Shaw/News Corp Australia via Getty Images
Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
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One of Australia’s most controversial political leaders lost his seat in the nation’s federal election on May 18.

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has confirmed former Prime Minister Tony Abbott will lose his seat to Independent Candidate and former Olympic Skier Zali Steggall.

Richard Szabo
Richard Szabo
Editor/Reporter
Richard Szabo is an award-winning journalist with more than 12 years' experience in news writing at mainstream and niche media organizations. He has a specialty in business, tourism, hospitality, and healthcare reporting.
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