PM says he'll govern for full 3 years

Tony Abbott has rejected early election speculation and says parliament should run for its full three years and that's his absolute intention.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says it's his absolute intention to govern for a full three-year term. (AAP)

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says it's his absolute intention to govern for a full three-year term and not go to an early election.

Despite speculation he could opt for an early poll if the budget is well-received, Mr Abbott said the parliament should run its full term.

"No doubt about that. That's what everyone in this parliament, on all sides of the parliament, were elected to do - their best they could for the people of Australia for a full three years. That is my absolute intention," he told Sky News.


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