Abbott cheered during Turnbull speech

Liberal Party faithful have cheered upon mention of Tony Abbott in a speech by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

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Published 24 June 2017 12:52pm

Source: AAP

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Tony Abbott has received a loud cheer during Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's speech to his party's faithful.

Mr Turnbull noted the appearance of Mr Abbott, who he replaced as prime minister following a 2015 leadership spill, at the Liberal party's 59th Federal Council in Sydney on Saturday.

Mr Abbott, who sitting in the crowd, smiled as members of the audience cheered.

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