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Australia’s former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to the media during a news conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Aug. 15, 2018. AAP/Lukas Coch/via Reuters
Malcolm Turnbull remains prime minister after defeating Peter Dutton in a snap leadership spill by a vote of 48 to 35.
Turnbull declared the leadership of the Liberal party vacant on the morning of Aug. 21, challenging opponents to contest the position. Home Affairs Minister Dutton was the only contender.
