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9 September 2013 Last updated at 11:37

Australia's Abbott starts transitionAustralian Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott, pictured in Sydney on 8 September 2013

Australia's PM-elect Tony Abbott arrives in Canberra to begin the transition to his coalition government, after Saturday's decisive election win.

Tony Abbott's wife and daughter celebrate his election win on 7 September 2013 'Tony Time' euphoria for Abbott backers

The BBC's Jon Donnison in Sydney reports on the euphoric reaction of Tony Abbott's supporters to his election triumph.

Tony Abbott sweeps to Australia win

Tony Abbott will be Australia's next prime minister after his Liberal-National coalition defeats Kevin Rudd's Labor for the first time in six years.

Background

Election in 90 seconds Voting, front-runners and key issues Australian election Watch

Vote - or else Why is casting your ballot compulsory? File photo: A ballot paper is scrutinised as the counting of absentee and postal votes for the marginal seat of Hasluck, Western Australia 25 August 2010 in Perth, Australia

What three voters want A businesswoman, a farmer and a pensioner Australian voters Watch

Day care, dentistry, disclosure Sydney voters set out what they want Gerard Bernat, 40, contract manager and father of three

Kevin Rudd Labor leader who recently returned as PM Kevin Rudd speaks at a rally in Sydney on 6 September 2013

Tony Abbott Leader of the Australian opposition Liberal party This picture taken on September 4, 2013 shows Australia's opposition leader Tony Abbott talking to the media during his election campaign in Sydney.

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