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Abbott's last speech as leader – no tears or laughs here

  • Written by The Conversation
imageTony Abbott's speech after losing the leadership differed from his recent predecessors' efforts by making no mention of his successor.AAP/Sam Mooy

This week we saw Tony Abbott make his last formal speech as prime minister before Malcolm Turnbull took over following a leadership spill.

So how did Abbott’s speech rate?

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