Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and granddaughter Alice leave after his farewell press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on August 24, 2018. Photo: EPA Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and granddaughter Alice leave after his farewell press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on August 24, 2018. Photo: EPA
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and granddaughter Alice leave after his farewell press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on August 24, 2018. Photo: EPA
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Asia /  Australasia

Australia’s former prime minister resigns, government loses majority

Malcolm Turnbull’s decision to step down after bitter party-room contest strips ruling coalition of its one-seat majority

Topic |   Australia
Reuters
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Updated: 5:42pm, 31 Aug, 2018

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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and granddaughter Alice leave after his farewell press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on August 24, 2018. Photo: EPA Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and granddaughter Alice leave after his farewell press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on August 24, 2018. Photo: EPA
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and granddaughter Alice leave after his farewell press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on August 24, 2018. Photo: EPA
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