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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 08 Sep, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Tony Abbott delivers power for Coalition By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths and Monique Ross Tony Abbott has claimed victory for the Coalition, declaring "Australia is under new management" and promising to lead a government that would not "leave anyone behind". The man who will be Australia's 28th prime minister took to the stage not long after Kevin Rudd conceded defeat and stood down as Labor leader. Labor saw a primary vote swing against it of around 4.5 per cent, although the voter rebellion in western Sydney and in Queensland was not be as bad as the party had feared. Elsewhere, Clive Palmer was on course to become the MP for the seat of Fairfax after his party grabbed more than 11 per cent of the vote in Queensland. And it looks like minor parties - including the Palmer United Party and the Australian Motoring Enthusiasts Party - will hold the balance of power in the Senate. The incoming prime minister characterised the election as a referendum on the carbon tax and has promised to begin work on legislation to repeal it on the first day of government. More » Election live: Coalition takes power Retribution within Labor circles after poll defeat Clive Palmer set to enter Parliament Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games More Analysis » Mr Rudd remains a mystery to us all Kevin Rudd is a leader who thrives on love, and who for years has kept fighting on the conviction it's still out there. Was he wrong all this time? How many seats would need to fall for Kevin Rudd to relinquish the belief that only his colleagues stood in the way of his leadership of the Australian people? Even if the loss is very heavy, I am yet to talk to any Labor person who is absolutely certain that such a result would cause Rudd to retire from politics. After all these years, that's how well they know him: Not at all. More » Misunderstanding shields us from Iran's reality Balancing the books on the backs of the poor Abbott reveals his plan for a more selfish Australia Is that all there is? Please, Joe, say it ain't so! Coalition costings on same perilous path as Labor Rudd's battle at the new Brisbane Line Power is what power wants Fathers should take a bigger childcare role Political conviction comes apart at the seams Just In More Just In » Outcome of Indi may not be known for days The fate of the northern Victorian seat of Indi may not be known for several days, with the result coming down to preferences. More » Election live: Coalition takes power Warren Truss hails 'magnificent' Nationals victory Rudd's final moments in pictures Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games EU urges 'strong response' to Syria chemical attack Election winners and losers In quotes: Tony Abbott and Kevin Rudd Diaz breaks his silence, will not concede seat Who's who in Team Abbott World More World » Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo will host the 2020 Olympic Games after winning the vote by International Olympic Committee members in Buenos Aires. More » EU urges 'strong response' to Syria chemical attack Two men arrested over Buckingham Palace break-in Sri Lankan navy officer arrested over people smuggling Robotic NASA spacecraft lifts off to probe lunar dust Ex-NBA star Rodman returns from N Korea without prisoner Business More Business » Opes Prime director acquitted of dishonesty charges By court reporter Sarah Farnsworth A former director of the stockbroking firm Opes Prime has been acquitted of dishonesty charges relating the company's collapse. More » Volkswagen sales subdued following recall Labor seizes on Coalition internet filter 'debacle' Let criminals buy their way out of jail: Rinehart Elderly residents' families stand to lose thousands of dollars over nursing home collapse Politics More Politics » Outcome of Indi may not be known for days The fate of the northern Victorian seat of Indi may not be known for several days, with the result coming down to preferences. More » Election live: Coalition takes power Warren Truss hails 'magnificent' Nationals victory Rudd's final moments in pictures EU urges 'strong response' to Syria chemical attack Sport More Sport » Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo will host the 2020 Olympic Games after winning the vote by International Olympic Committee members in Buenos Aires. More » Djokovic beats Wawrinka in gruelling semi-final Wallabies wilt as Springboks dominate in Brisbane Power beat Magpies in boilover at the MCG Cowboys thrash Tigers to confirm finals spot Dockers shock Cats at Kardinia in qualifying final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Robotic NASA spacecraft lifts off to probe lunar dust NASA has launched an unmanned rocket off the Virginia coast to look for dust rising from the lunar surface, a phenomenon reported by Apollo astronauts decades ago. More » Coalition to axe funding for top tech institution Coalition in embarrassing backtrack over internet filter policy NBN to leave households $3,800 richer in 2020: report Microsoft to buy Nokia phone business for $8 billion Environment More Environment » Coalition to water down Murray buybacks The Coalition defends its plan to spread Murray water buyback spending over six years, rather than four. More » Pacific countries lead the world on climate change, Majuro declaration Artificial wetlands flooding to boost plant and animal life Be afraid: Study to teach fear to native animals Fukushima plant's radioactive water to be dumped in Pacific About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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