FED:PM vows more aggressive approach

AAP General News (Australia)
08-02-2010
FED:PM vows more aggressive approach

Opposition Leader TONY ABBOTT has declared he's facing the supreme challenge of his
life .. while also admitting to reining in his old ways as the coalition senses election
victory.

With prime minister JULIA GILLARD vowing a more aggressive approach to try to arrest
sliding support in the polls .. Mr ABBOTT's conceded he's softened his own style.

Both leaders campaigned today in marginal seats .. with Ms GILLARD announcing plans
to increase payments under Family Tax Benefit Part A for students aged 16 to 18 .. at
a cost of 668-million dollars over four years .. and Mr ABBOTT unveiling a 62-million
dollar tourism package.

The prime minister's pledged to take control of Labor's campaign and show Australians
the real JULIA GILLARD with a tougher and riskier approach .. as the coalition enters
the third week of the campaign in an election-winning position.

Mr ABBOTT says Ms GILLARD's suggestion shows she's being controlled by the faceless
men of the Labor party machine.

Despite the latest Newspoll indicating the coalition is in a winning position .. Mr
ABBOTT maintains he remains the underdog.

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