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Turnbull vs Abbott

Turnbull vs Abbott was a leadership rivalry within the Australian Liberal Party. Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott were both Prime Ministers, with Abbott serving first. In 2015, the party leadership shifted from Abbott to Turnbull due to internal disagreements over policy and direction. Turnbull's supporters favored more moderate policies and business-friendly reforms, while Abbott's followers preferred conservative principles. The rivalry highlighted differing visions for Australia’s future, ultimately leading to Turnbull's leadership change in 2015, lasting until 2018, when he was replaced by Scott Morrison.