Australian Communications Minister to contest PM

Turnbull told a press conference that he was resigning as the communications minister to challenge the premier for the Liberal Party leadership, informing Abbott after question time in parliament.

Turnbull, a former Liberal opposition leader, said Australians had “made up their minds” about Abbott’s leadership and that it was time for “change.”

He said he had consulted with colleagues before deciding that he would be challenging the prime minister for the position, a sign he was confident of ousting Abbott. Enditem

Source: Xinhua