Turnbull holds off Dutton challenge – for now – by 48-35
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Malcolm Turnbull called on the vote in this morning's meeting, and won.AAP/Lukas Coch
Malcolm Turnbull has defeated Peter Dutton 48-35 after throwing the leadership open in a dramatic surprise move to catch his party enemies off guard.
Dutton, the Home Affairs minister, has resigned from the frontbench, which will trigger a reshuffle.
Turnbull called...
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