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Liberals set new policy to end 'coup culture'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives Source: AAP

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.


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By Michelle Rimmer

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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.



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