Only voters have the right to 'hire and fire' their leaders, says embattled Tony Abbott

By Latika Bourke
Updated February 2 2015 - 4:50pm, first published 4:00pm
Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the National Press Club of Australia on Monday. Picture: ALEX ELLINGHAUSEN
Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the National Press Club of Australia on Monday. Picture: ALEX ELLINGHAUSEN

Tony Abbott has declared that only voters and not restless party rooms have the right to "hire and fire" their leaders, saying he has not considered resigning as Prime Minister.

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