Malcolm Turnbull facts for kids
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Malcolm Turnbull
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Official portrait, 2015
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| 29th Prime Minister of Australia | |
| In office 15 September 2015 – 24 August 2018 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Sir Peter Cosgrove |
| Deputy | Warren Truss Barnaby Joyce Michael McCormack |
| Preceded by | Tony Abbott |
| Succeeded by | Scott Morrison |
| 12th Leader of the Liberal Party | |
| In office 14 September 2015 – 24 August 2018 |
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| Deputy | Julie Bishop |
| Preceded by | Tony Abbott |
| Succeeded by | Scott Morrison |
| In office 16 September 2008 – 1 December 2009 |
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| Deputy | Julie Bishop |
| Preceded by | Brendan Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Tony Abbott |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 16 September 2008 – 1 December 2009 |
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| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
| Deputy | Julie Bishop |
| Preceded by | Brendan Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Tony Abbott |
| Minister for Communications | |
| In office 18 September 2013 – 14 September 2015 |
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| Prime Minister | Tony Abbott |
| Preceded by | Anthony Albanese |
| Succeeded by | Mitch Fifield |
| Minister for the Environment and Water | |
| In office 30 January 2007 – 3 December 2007 |
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| Prime Minister | John Howard |
| Preceded by | Ian Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Peter Garrett |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Wentworth |
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| In office 9 October 2004 – 31 August 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Peter King |
| Succeeded by | Kerryn Phelps |
| Chairman of the Australian Republican Movement | |
| In office November 1993 – 20 September 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Tom Keneally |
| Succeeded by | Greg Barns |
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Malcolm Bligh Turnbull
24 October 1954 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Other political affiliations |
Coalition |
| Spouse |
Lucy Hughes
(m. 1980) |
| Relations | Angela Lansbury (second cousin once removed) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Bruce Turnbull Coral Lansbury |
| Education | Vaucluse Public School Sydney Grammar St Ives Preparatory School Sydney Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney (BA, LLB) Brasenose College, Oxford (BCL) |
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Malcolm Bligh Turnbull AC (born 24 October 1954) is an Australian politician and businessman. He served as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. He was also the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.
After leaving politics, Turnbull became an advisor for a cybersecurity company. He has also spoken about Australian politics and the media.
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Malcolm Turnbull's Early Life and School Days
Malcolm Bligh Turnbull was born in Sydney, Australia, on 24 October 1954. He was the only child of Bruce Bligh Turnbull and Coral Magnolia Lansbury. His mother was involved in acting and academics. His middle name, "Bligh," is a family tradition. It honors Governor William Bligh, an important figure in Australian history.
When Malcolm was nine, his parents separated. His mother moved away, and his father raised him. As a young child, Malcolm had asthma.
Turnbull went to Vaucluse Public School for his first three years. He then attended Sydney Grammar School, a private school, on a scholarship. He was a good student, especially in English and history. In 1972, he was a senior school co-captain. Later, he created a scholarship at Sydney Grammar in memory of his father.
In 1973, Turnbull started at the University of Sydney. He earned degrees in political science and law. While studying, he was active in student politics. He also worked part-time as a political journalist.
In 1978, Turnbull won a Rhodes Scholarship. This allowed him to study at Brasenose College, Oxford, in England. He studied law there from 1978 to 1980. While at Oxford, he wrote for newspapers and magazines.
Malcolm Turnbull's Career Path
For over 20 years, Malcolm Turnbull worked in different fields. He was a journalist, a lawyer, a banker, and a businessman. From 1993 to 2000, he led the Australian Republic Movement. This group wanted Australia to have its own head of state instead of the British monarch.
In 2004, Turnbull was elected to the Australian House of Representatives. He became a member of parliament (MP) for the area called Division of Wentworth. From 2007, he served as the Minister for the Environment and Water.
In 2008, Turnbull became the leader of the Liberal Party. This made him the Leader of the Opposition. This means he was the main spokesperson for the party not in power. In 2009, he supported a plan to reduce carbon pollution. This led to a challenge for his leadership. Tony Abbott defeated him by one vote.
Turnbull decided to stay in politics. After the Liberal-National Coalition won the 2013 election, he became the Minister for Communications.
In 2015, Turnbull challenged Tony Abbott for the Liberal Party leadership again. He won and became the party leader. The next day, he was sworn in as Prime Minister.
Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister
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Premiership of Malcolm Turnbull
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| 15 September 2015 – 24 August 2018 | |
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| Premier | Malcolm Turnbull |
| Cabinet | First Turnbull Ministry Second Turnbull Ministry |
| Party | Liberal Party |
| Election | 2016 |
| Appointer | Sir Peter Cosgrove |
| Seat | The Lodge (Canberra) Kirribilli House (Sydney) |
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← Tony Abbott • Scott Morrison →
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As Prime Minister, Turnbull focused on the National Innovation and Science Agenda. This plan aimed to boost science education and support new businesses. He also worked on "city deals" to improve city planning. These deals encouraged investment in big projects like the Western Sydney Airport.
In 2016, Turnbull led his party to win another election. During his second term, he supported the "Yes" campaign in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey. This was a public vote on whether same-sex marriage should be allowed. The "Yes" side won, and same-sex marriage became legal.
Turnbull also announced Snowy Hydro 2.0. This was a large project to expand the Snowy Mountains Scheme. It aimed to help Australia use more renewable energy. In late 2017, some politicians faced issues with their citizenship. This led to a period called the "parliamentary eligibility crisis."
In August 2018, Turnbull proposed the National Energy Guarantee. This was a plan to address climate change and energy policy. However, his party did not agree with the plan. This, along with low public approval, led to Peter Dutton challenging Turnbull for leadership. Turnbull won the first challenge. But when more politicians asked for a second vote, he decided not to run. On 24 August 2018, Scott Morrison became the new Prime Minister.
Life After Politics
After leaving politics, Malcolm Turnbull returned to the business world. In 2019, he became a senior advisor for a large investment company called KKR.
In 2021, Turnbull joined the board of the International Hydropower Association. This organization focuses on energy from water. He also became a co-chair for a group within the organization.
Personal Life
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Malcolm Turnbull is married to Lucy Turnbull (née Hughes). They married in 1980 in England. Lucy Turnbull was the Lord Mayor of Sydney from 2003 to 2004. They live in Sydney.
Malcolm and Lucy have two adult children, Alex and Daisy. As of 2016, they had three grandchildren. The name "Bligh" is a family tradition for male middle names. Malcolm's son also has it as a middle name.
Religion
Turnbull was raised Presbyterian. As an adult, he became agnostic, meaning he wasn't sure about God. Later, by 2002, he converted to Roman Catholicism. His wife's family is Roman Catholic.
Personal Wealth
In 2005, Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull's combined wealth was estimated at $133 million. This made him Australia's richest politician at the time. By 2015, his estimated wealth was over $200 million.
Honours
On 1 January 2001, Turnbull received the Centenary Medal. This was for his contributions to the business world. In 2021, he was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia. This high honor was for his "eminent service" to Australia. It recognized his work as Prime Minister, especially in national security, trade, the environment, innovation, and marriage equality.
Images for kids
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Turnbull sworn in as Prime Minister by Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove
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Turnbull visits Peter Cosgrove to ask for both Houses of Parliament to be dissolved before an election.
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Turnbull and U.S. President Donald Trump in New York City, May 2017
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Turnbull takes a selfie with Trần Đại Quang, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping, November 2017
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Turnbull in June 2017
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See also
In Spanish: Malcolm Turnbull para niños
- First Turnbull ministry
- Second Turnbull ministry
