On 28 September, 2010, on the first day of the 43rd Parliament, the Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott, his hand on the Bible, swore the Oath of Allegiance with other senior shadow ministers.
The following forms, prescribed by the Constitution were used:
OATH
I, A.B., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Her heirs and successors according to law.
SO HELP ME GOD!
AFFIRMATION
I, A.B., do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II, Her heirs and successors according to law.
Tony Abbott is a True Statesman and a defender of The Australian Crown
peterreedman 9 months ago
Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
knight7fox2 1 year ago