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Malcolm Turnbull wins Liberal leadership

Malcolm Turnbull has toppled Prime Minister Tony Abbott as leader of the federal Liberal Party.

Former Australian Federal Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull — Malcolm Turnbull has ousted Tony Abbott as federal Liberal leader, winning a partyroom ballot 54-44. (AAP)

Malcolm Turnbull has ousted Tony Abbott as federal Liberal leader, winning a party room ballot 54-44.

Julie Bishop defeated Kevin Andrews for the deputy leadership 70-30, after Michael Ronaldson joined the meeting to take the total voter numbers to 100.

Mr Turnbull will become Australia's 29th prime minister once he is sworn in by the governor-general, most likely on Tuesday.

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Published 14 September 2015 9:50pm

Updated 14 September 2015 10:04pm

Source: AAP

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