Tag: Malcolm Turnbull

Govt loses majority as former Australian PM resigns from parliament

Australia’s former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday resigned from parliament, a source familiar with the matter said, stripping the government of its one-seat...

Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison to become new prime minister

CANBERRA: Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison will become Australia’s new prime minister after winning a Liberal party leadership vote on Friday, ending an internecine battle...

Suu Kyi to meet Australian PM, human rights concerns to be...

SYDNEY: Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Canberra on Monday to be met by a military honor guard and Australian Prime Minister...

Australia deputy PM quits amid sex scandal

CANBERRA: The Deputy Prime Minister of Australia Barnaby Joyce announced his decision to resign from his post on Friday after widespread calls to quit due...