Liberals set new policy to end 'coup culture'

The Liberal party has agreed to a new leadership policy which aims to put an end to what many see as Canberra's 'coup culture'. Under the new rule, Liberal Prime Ministers can't be subjected to a leadership spill in their first term unless two-thirds of the party room back the change.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, December 3, 2018. Source: AAP

It's the most dramatic change to Liberal party processes since the party was established by Robert Menzies 74 years ago. Scott Morrison has announced his team has made it tougher to oust an elected leader.

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