Why Tony Abbott says he should stay

WHY TONY ABBOTT SAYS HE SHOULD STAY AS PM:

* "We are not the Labor Party. This country needs strong and stable government and that means avoiding at all costs Labor's revolving door prime ministership."

* "Since coming to government, the coalition has stopped the boats, improved the budget, cut taxes and increased jobs, laid the foundation for a better deal for families and small business. You can trust me to deliver a stronger economy and a safer community."

* "The prime ministership is not a prize or a plaything to be demanded. It should be something which is earned by a vote of the Australian people."

* "I firmly believe that our party is better than this, that our government is better than this and, by God, that our country is so much better than this."

(Source: Tony Abbott's statement to the media)