Former communications minister beats incumbent leader by 54 votes to 44 and promises respectful,slogan-free leadership styleMalcolm Turnbull is set to become Australia’s current prime minister after beating Tony Abbott by 54 votes to 44 in a snap Liberal party ballot and promising the country a current, respectful, and slogan-free leadership style.[br]The Liberal party whip Scott Buchholz announced the results to waiting journalists approximately 30 minutes after the assembly of parliamentarians began. There was one informal vote.
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Source: theguardian.com