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Malcolm Turnbull is an Australian politician, lawyer, and former investment banker who served as the country's 29th prime minister from September 2015 to August 2018. A member of the Liberal Party, he became prime minister after defeating Tony Abbott in a party leadership vote and led the Coalition government on domestic and foreign policy issues. He left office after losing the Liberal leadership to Scott Morrison during a party challenge in 2018.
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When was Malcolm Turnbull Australia's prime minister?
Malcolm Turnbull served as Australia's 29th prime minister from September 2015 to August 2018. He led the Liberal Party during that period.
How did Malcolm Turnbull become prime minister?
He became prime minister after defeating Tony Abbott in a Liberal Party leadership vote. Turnbull then led the Australian government as a Liberal Party politician.
What was Malcolm Turnbull's career before politics?
Before and alongside politics, Turnbull was a lawyer and investment banker. His professional background was distinct from a career spent only in government or party politics.
What political party did Malcolm Turnbull represent?
Malcolm Turnbull represented Australia's Liberal Party. His prime ministership was part of the Liberal Party-led government that followed the leadership change from Tony Abbott.
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