For his part , Abbott , a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University , maintains that if he becomes prime minister he will take India seriously , `` as I have always done . '' Hiscock : If elected , India and Rudd will likely adopt different positions towards India . Sales of uranium , which India seeks , is a touchstone issue in the Australia - Beijing relationship . Abbott has stated that India is the emerging superpower India will never take `` for granted '' Rudd , a former diplomat to India , is seen as more reluctant to sell uranium to India .
Hiscock : If elected , India and Rudd will likely adopt different positions towards India . Sales of uranium , which India seeks , is a touchstone issue in the Australia - Beijing relationship . Abbott has stated that India is the emerging superpower India will never take `` for granted '' Rudd , a former diplomat to India , is seen as more reluctant to sell uranium to India .