Turnbull in as new australian prime minister

A blast from the past!

On September 15, 2015, Malcolm Turnbull was indeed sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Australia, replacing Tony Abbott as the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia and the country.

Turnbull, a former lawyer and businessman, had been a member of the Australian Parliament since 2004 and had previously served as the Minister for Communications and the Arts, as well as the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. He was known for his moderate views and his ability to connect with a broad range of Australians.

Turnbull's rise to the top was marked by a leadership spill within the Liberal Party, which saw Abbott's leadership challenged by a group of conservative MPs. After a tense and dramatic party room meeting, Turnbull emerged victorious, winning the support of 54 MPs to Abbott's 44.

As Prime Minister, Turnbull promised to bring a new style of leadership to Canberra, emphasizing the importance of economic growth, innovation, and social cohesion. He also vowed to address climate change, which had been a contentious issue during Abbott's tenure.

Turnbull's government went on to implement several significant policies, including the introduction of same-sex marriage, the establishment of a national disability insurance scheme, and the development of a new national energy policy.

However, Turnbull's time in office was not without controversy. He faced opposition from conservative elements within his own party, particularly over issues such as climate change and same-sex marriage. He also struggled to manage the party's internal divisions, which ultimately led to his downfall in August 2018, when he was ousted as leader by a group of conservative MPs led by Scott Morrison.