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Liberals set new policy to end 'coup culture'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, December 3, 2018

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

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. Aaron and Thomas report.



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