Hockey to stay on as treasurer

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Liberal frontbencher Joe Hockey has accepted Tony Abbott's offer for him to stay on as Shadow Treasurer. 

Liberal frontbencher Joe Hockey has accepted Tony Abbott's offer for him to stay on as Shadow Treasurer.  

SBS understands that Mr Hockey made a phone call to Mr Abbott and informed him of his decision.
 
Mr Abbott, who won the Liberal leadership by just one vote, made the offer to Mr Hockey yesterday.  
 
Mr Hockey also stood for leader but was knocked out in the first round of voting.
 
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