Turnbull says cabinet ministers have pledged him 'loyalty and support' but for how long?

At the time of publishing this story, Malcolm Turnbull is still prime Minister but for how long? It’s the question echoing in the corridors of Australian parliament. Behind closed doors, Mr Dutton and his backers are testing support, despite the party room defeat on Tuesday. Author and commentator Irfan Yusuf said that Malcolm Turnbull’s biggest mistake was his efforts keep party backbenches and conservatives pleased despite the fact that his vote bank is among moderate and liberal Australians. “The Prime Minister is trying to get on with the job of governing and if he is to succeed in the long-term, he must convince his critics that his leadership is best for the party and best for individual MP too”. Listen to the full story…

Source: Malcolm Turnbull and Peter Dutton (AAP)