New Australian Leader
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
As of September 15, Australia's new man at the helm is Malcolm Turnbull, following a dramatic leadership ballot among Liberal Party members, which ousted Tony Abbot. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, who was Turnbull's running mate, was elected as deputy prime minister.
"The future is one of great opportunities and that requires confidence and leadership and it will be lost if we embrace the politics of fear and scaremongering," said Turnbull in the first question session in the parliament. He added that this was the most exciting time to be Australian and praised his predecessor.
As of September 15, Australia's new man at the helm is Malcolm Turnbull, following a dramatic leadership ballot among Liberal Party members, which ousted Tony Abbot. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, who was Turnbull's running mate, was elected as deputy prime minister.
"The future is one of great opportunities and that requires confidence and leadership and it will be lost if we embrace the politics of fear and scaremongering," said Turnbull in the fi
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