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Turnbull topples Abbott to be Australia's new PM

The multi-millionaire former tech entrepreneur won a secret party vote by 54 to 44

Published Mon, Sep 14, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Canberra

AUSTRALIA will have its fifth prime minister in eight years after the ruling Liberal Party on Monday voted out Tony Abbott in favour of long-time rival Malcolm Turnbull, following months of infighting and crumbling voter support.

Mr Turnbull, a multi-millionaire former tech entrepreneur, won a secret party vote by 54 to 44, Liberal Party chief whip Scott Buchholz told reporters after the meeting in Canberra.

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