Prime Minister Tony Abbott says his party has put the leadership issue behind it.
On Monday, a leadership spill motion was defeated 61-39 in a Liberal party room meeting in Canberra.
"The Liberal party has dealt with the spill motion and now this matter is behind us," Mr Abbott said in a video statement.
"We are absolutely determined to work for you, the people who elected us.
"We want to end the disunity and the uncertainty which destroyed two Labor governments and give you the good government that you deserve."
When voters elected a government and a prime minister they deserved to keep them, "until you have a chance to change you minds".
Mr Abbott said his government's focus was on "jobs, families, a stronger economy and a secure nation".
"We do face many challenges. At heart, we are a highly successful country, justifiably proud of what we've achieved.
"In essence, we are a strong economy with so much creativity and dynamism and the challenge for government is to work with you, not against you.
"I love this country. I will do my best to help our country to succeed."
Mr Abbott is expected to give a lengthier press conference on the leadership issue later on Monday.
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