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Issue #299 – Wednesday, 16 September, 2015
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Turnaround vote By ERIN SOMERVILLE JUST over a week since Tony Abbott visited the Border as the Prime Minister of Australia, the country is now preparing to welcome in a new leader. Leadership of the nation was challenged and won 54 to 44 votes in just a few short hours by former Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull, in a fast and ruthless Liberal Party showdown on Monday night. The news has been met with varied reactions from local leaders. Member for Farrer Sussan Ley, who had secured the health and sport portfolios in the Abbott cabinet, spoke late on Tuesday morning about the change in leadership. “I congratulate Mr Turnbull on becoming leader of the Liberal party and Prime Minister,� she said. “I also wish to thank Tony Abbott for his leadership as both Opposition Leader and Prime Minister during what has been, and continues to be, a very important time for our country and its future prosperity.� “This Coalition Government is delivering significant policies which benefit my electorate of Farrer directly and the people of Australia. “I look forward to continuing to advance and promote these plans to the best of my ability.� “The change of leadership does not change our resolve to ensure we equip Australia with the tools to continue to thrive and prosper in the 21st century.� Ms Ley was noted to have walked into the partyroom vote solo, despite many of her Liberal colleagues choosing to visibly support either Mr Abbott or Mr Turnbull in front of expansive media coverage in halls of Parliament House on Monday night. Ms Ley has not revealed how she voted, but is expected to retain her cabinet position in a Turnbull Government. Liberal candidate for Indi and close friend of Mr Abbott Sophie Mirabella has been quick to pay tribute to the outgoing Prime Minister. “Tony Abbott has been a close friend of mine for over 25 years and I have enormous respect and admiration for him and his long-term commit-
Just over a week ago, Indi candidate Sophie Mirabella and Member for Farrer Sussan Ley welcomed Prime Minister Tony Abbott to the Picture: ADAM WILSON Border. 144353 ment to making Australia a better place,� she said. “I congratulate Malcolm Turnbull for being elected the leader of the Liberal Party and consequently Prime Minister. “As Communications Minister, I have regularly made him aware of our priorities for Indi and
of our broader concerns. “In his new capacity as Prime Minister I will continue my discussions with Malcolm to ensure Indi priorities are top of mind.� Mrs Mirabella had secured a cabinet position in the Abbott Government, but lost her Indi seat
in the 2013 election. Member for Indi Cathy McGowan would not comment in the issue, saying it was a matter for the Liberal Party. “My focus remains on representing Indi,� she said.
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