Turnbull says nation owes debt to Abbott

Malcolm Turnbull says Tony Abbott was a great prime minister.

Then PM Tony Abbott and Communications minister Malcolm Turnbull — PM Malcolm Turnbull has told parliament the community owes a debt of thanks to Tony Abbott. (AAP)

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Published 3 December 2015 10:08am

Updated 3 December 2015 10:32am

Source: AAP

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The community owes a debt of thanks to Tony Abbott, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has told parliament.

Mr Turnbull paid tribute to his predecessor in a valedictory speech on the final sitting day for the year.

"He has been a great prime minister and I thank him for his service and I thank him for his support today as a member of our party," he said on Thursday.

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