Another Prime Minister for Australia?

[mcmasterdonia]

Australia is set to have another leadership challenge against a first term Prime Minister. Prime Minister Abbott has met with his deputy and Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop, and Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The pair asked the Prime Minister to call for a ballot and to step down to prevent political bloodshed.

The Prime Minister is facing terrible polls, a terrible track record, and an 'unkind' electorate towards his policies. Sources indicate that the upcoming by-election for the seat of Canning was a major factor, with t he coalition government expected to suffer a 10% swing.

Citation: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-14/turnbull-requests-liberal-leadership-ballot/6774506

Also relevant: http://www.sbs.com.au/comedy/articl...ushed-hospital-after-overdosing-schadenfreude


Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

 

[mcmasterdonia]

"a few seconds ago Malcolm Turnbull: "John Howard's government most of us served in and yet few would say that the Cabinet government of Mr Abbott bears any similarity to the style of Mr Howard. So that's what we need to go back to.""

Follow the live blog: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-...bishop-liberal-leadership-ballot-blog/6774546

 

[mcmasterdonia]

Malcolm Turnbull has been elected 54-44.

The future of the country looks a tiny bit brighter.

 

[Deleted User (Guest)]

I would like to protest the hashtag I've been seeing: "PutOutYourOnions" as being disrespectful to those of us who wish to use said onions in a sandwich.

 

[mcmasterdonia]

Tony enjoys eating a raw onion. It's just a sign of respect for the outgoing nutcase.

 

[Deleted User (Guest)]

That is not what my twitterfeed is saying. The claws are out. My facebook newsfeed isn't much different.

 

[mcmasterdonia]

Yeah. His Prime Ministership may be over, but the bloopers and idiocy will always remain.

 

[Deleted User (Guest)]

A bit like the mark on the window when I flew into it.

 

[plembobria]

This is tragic.

 

[Malvad]

So very glad that Abbott is out.

 

[Gradea]

What a pity, Tony Abbott has been less idiotic of late. :d

 

[mcmasterdonia]

It is a wonderful day.