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Scott Morrison selected Australia’s new prime minister
SYDNEY, Aug 24, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Treasurer Scott Morrison was Friday
picked as Australia’s new prime minister after a Liberal party coup in a
stunning upset against key challenger Peter Dutton.
Morrison, an ally of deposed leader Malcolm Turnbull, won a party-room
ballot 45-40.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, another Turnbull backer, was also in the
running but was eliminated in the first round of voting.
Josh Frydenberg, the environment and energy minister, was selected as
deputy Liberal leader.
“The successful candidate was Scott Morrison,” said Liberal party whip
Nola Marino. “He won this vote 45-40 against Peter Dutton.
“In relation to the deputy’s position, this was won in an overwhelming
sense… by Josh Frydenberg.”
BSS/AFP/RY/09:20 hrs