From Australia, CEOAFRICA.com gathered that the country’s new Prime Minister, Tony Abbott has been sworn in at the Government House in Canberra.

The 55-year old Prime Minister took the oath of office in front of Governor-General Quentin Bryce.

His conservative coalition won a comfortable lower house majority in the September 7 polls.

Ahead of the ceremony held few hours ago, Mr. Abbott said his government would get to work immediately.

“Today is not just a ceremonial day, it’s an action day. The Australian people expect us to get straight down to business and that’s exactly what this government will do.”

Also, new ministers were sworn in during the day. His 19-member cabinet line-up has caused debate because it contains only one woman, new Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.

Mr. Abbott, however, says his cabinet is “one of the most experienced incoming ministries in our history.”