Tony Abbott sworn in as Prime Minister

Tony Abbott sworn in as Prime Minister

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Prime Minister Tony Abbott & Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at Government House

Wednesday 18 September 2013

Tony Abbott officially became the 28th Prime Minister of Australia at a swearing-in ceremony in Canberra on Wednesday, while Julie Bishop is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs.

The new government was sworn in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce at Government House.

Ms Bishop, the country's 38th Foreign Minister and highest-ranking diplomat, also takes on the role of Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, while Andrew Robb is the new Minister for Trade and Investment.

Mr Abbott's full cabinet and outer ministry can be viewed here: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/tony-abbotts-cabinet-and-outer-ministry-20130916-2tuma.html.