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Malcolm Turnbull challenges Tony Abbott for the leadership of the Liberal Party in Australia and wins with a vote of 54-44. Turnbull previously served as Leader of the Opposition and Minister for Communications. Citing poor opinion polling, he resigns from the Cabinet and successfully reclaims the leadership. Turnbull is sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Australia on the following day.
Sunday, 13 September, 2015