Malcolm Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull

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Malcolm Turnbull is an Australian politician who served as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. A member of the Liberal Party, Turnbull previously held various ministerial positions, including Minister for Communications. Known for his business background and his advocacy for innovation and renewable energy, Turnbull's leadership was marked by significant policy changes and challenges, particularly regarding climate change and asylum seeker policies. His tenure as Prime Minister ended when he was ousted in a party coup, which highlighted the internal divisions within the Liberal Party.

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Malcolm Turnbull is to tell an independent inquiry into AUKUS that the US is unlikely to deliver any nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.

Former prime minister labels defence pact a bipartisan error at independent inquiry
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-09
5.0

Former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has launched a scathing attack on Rupert Murdoch and his global media empire.

Malcolm Turnbull urges Australians to ignore Rupert Murdoch’s media empire
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-14
3.0

Liberal leaders do occasionally support the idea, but Malcolm Turnbull aside, never with the passion with which they have attacked it.

Pauline Hanson’s ‘monoculture’ comments gave clearer voice to Coalition’s anti-multiculturalism
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-02
5.0

Malcolm Turnbull, the then Prime Minister, warned against foreign military bases in the Pacific islands.

Nation rules out China military base in deal with Albanese government
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-29
6.0

Spender claimed Wentworth, the seat previously held by Malcolm Turnbull.

It’s party time for Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender. Now they must find some party-goers
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-26
5.0

The deal was similar to the one struck between former premier Gladys Berejiklian and prime minister Malcolm Turnbull in 2018.

NSW Liberal leader promises payroll tax cuts and new Western Sydney city deal
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-25
6.0

McKenzie rose to become a cabinet minister in the governments of Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison.

Bridget McKenzie calls for policy changes to university funding, immigration at Alliance for Responsible Citizenship event in London
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-23
5.0

It will frustrate Australia’s two leading apologists for the Chinese Communist Party, Paul Keating and Bob Carr, as well as the Greens and Malcolm Turnbull.

Australia national security: This is the nation that Pauline Hanson has been waiting for
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-22
4.0

Malcolm Turnbull made himself unelectable by failing to control his apparent intellect.

Hanson is right about political correctness. It stops us calling her stupid
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
4.0

Malcolm Turnbull's government appointed Inman Grant as the eSafety Commissioner in 2016.

Inside the life and career of Australia’s eSafety Commissioner
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-02
7.0

Malcolm Turnbull is referenced for his description of Angus Taylor as the 'best-qualified idiot they've ever met'.

Angus Taylor’s ‘arrogant prick’ taunt was revealing. But voters may not like what it revealed
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-31
4.0

Malcolm Turnbull is a former prime minister mentioned as a notable owner in Point Piper.

Dumpling king to sell ‘redundant’ $15 million Point Piper mansion
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-30
7.0

Malcolm Turnbull is a former prime minister who has been involved in charitable donations to children's hospitals.

An exclusive kayak ride with Malcolm Turnbull? That’ll cost $80,000
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-04
9.0

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is rumoured to be behind the push for a new centrist party.

why we need a strong centrist party in Victorian politics
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-28
6.0

Malcolm Turnbull is described as a one-man Greek chorus in the context of the Liberal Party's history.

The rise of Taylor and Hume is improbable. It’s also farcical
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-18
5.0

Malcolm Turnbull described Angus Taylor as the 'best qualified idiot'.

Australian women turned their backs on Ley. But they won’t forgive Taylor for this assassination
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-17
3.0

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull continues to insist that the US is unlikely to sell submarines to Australia as promised.

US Senator Tim Kaine confident US will deliver nuclear submarines to Australia
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-16
4.0

Jacinta Price stated that Malcolm Turnbull should move on and stop his ramblings.

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price lobbies for frontbench role
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-15
3.0

Malcolm Turnbull stood up in the Parliament House courtyard, looking like he might want to run the show again.

New Liberal leader Angus Taylor has twin challenges. Fail either of them and he’s toast too
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-14
5.0

Malcolm Turnbull commented on Angus Taylor being referred to as 'the best-qualified idiot'.

Angus Taylor-made Liberals have three possible futures. Only one will save them
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-13
4.0

Malcolm Turnbull was critical of Taylor, rubbishing claims he could solve the Liberal Party’s issues.

New Australian Liberal Party leader Angus Taylor’s message to One Nation voters
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
4.0

Malcolm Turnbull's leadership is compared to Sussan Ley's, as both promised to bring the party back to the political center.

Angus Taylor and Jane Hume make good start, but more of the same won’t cut it
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-13
5.0

Malcolm Turnbull criticized the Liberal Party for adopting rhetoric from the right-wing party One Nation.

Sydney protests turn violent over Isaac Herzog visit as NSW Police response criticised; Sussan Ley leadership challenge imminent
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-10
5.0

Malcolm Turnbull helped write the bill and went on to become prime minister.

The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-07
7.0

Malcolm Turnbull was perched a few seats along, chatting enthusiastically to his neighbour, John Howard.

Sydney stops to farewell luminary
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-04
5.0

Turnbull is mentioned as a former prime minister who struggled with trust from the conservative faction of his party.

With the Coalition in disarray, Albanese can be brave on policy. But will he?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-01
5.0

Malcolm Turnbull has urged Albanese to adopt a clear-eyed analysis of international relations.

Why Christopher Luxon is betting on the Indo-Pacific over Trump’s Gaza offer – Fran O’Sullivan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
6.0

Malcolm Turnbull recently warned that the Liberal Party was heading down a cul-de-sac.

Will a new political party be formed to represent the centre?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-30
6.0

Malcolm Turnbull observed that Australians come from every race, culture, and ethnic group in the world.

I was born in Australia. I look Indian. Since Bondi, that makes me a target
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-30
7.0