Monday, February 9, 2015

Australian PM Abbott survives leadership challenge - BBC News

Australian PM Abbott survives leadership challenge


Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has urged an end to disunity after surviving a party confidence vote on his leadership.

Liberal Party MPs voted by 61 to 39 not to open up his position to challengers.

The leadership test, initiated by a backbencher on Friday, came after a series of policy mis-steps by Mr Abbott that saw his popularity tumble.

But the prime minister said the issue had now been settled, stating "this matter is behind us".

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