Malcom Turnbull facts for kids
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Malcolm Turnbull
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| 29th Prime Minister of Australia | |
| Assumed office 15 September 2015 |
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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 (designate) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 – Incumbent |
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| Preceded by | Peter King |
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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) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Bruce Turnbull Coral Lansbury |
| Residence | The Lodge |
| Education | Vaucluse Public School Sydney Grammar St Ives Preparatory School Sydney Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Sydney Law School Brasenose College, Oxford |
| Profession | Barrister Businessman Politician |
Malcolm Bligh Turnbull (born 24 October 1954) is an Australian politician. He was the Prime Minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. He was also the leader of the Liberal Party during this time. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was the Leader of the Opposition from 2008 to 2009.
Malcolm Turnbull studied at the University of Sydney. He then went to Brasenose College, Oxford in England as a Rhodes Scholar. For more than 20 years, he worked as a journalist, lawyer, and businessman before entering politics.
He was a key figure in the Australian Republican Movement from 1993 to 2000. This group wanted Australia to become a republic, meaning it would have its own head of state instead of the British monarch. He was first elected to the Australian House of Representatives in 2004.
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Early Life and Education
Malcolm Bligh Turnbull was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 24 October 1954. He was the only child of Bruce Turnbull and Coral Lansbury. His father worked as a hotel broker. His mother was a radio actor, writer, and university teacher.
He went to Vaucluse Public School for his first three years of school. Later, he attended Sydney Grammar School, a private school for boys. He was a very good student, especially in English and history. In 1972, he became a senior school co-captain.
In 1973, Turnbull started studying at the University of Sydney. He earned degrees in political science and law. While at university, he was involved in student politics. He also worked part-time as a political journalist.
In 1978, Malcolm 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 in Oxford, he also wrote for newspapers and magazines.
After finishing his studies at Oxford, Turnbull became a barrister in Australia. A barrister is a type of lawyer who represents people in court. He later started his own law firm. In 1986, he successfully defended a former British spy named Peter Wright. This case was very famous and made Turnbull well-known in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Political Career
Malcolm Turnbull was first elected to the Australian House of Representatives in 2004. He represented the area of Wentworth in New South Wales. From 2007, he served as the Minister for the Environment and Water.
In September 2008, he became the leader of the Liberal Party. This made him the Leader of the Opposition. This means he was the main leader of the political party not in power. However, he lost the leadership in December 2009 to Tony Abbott. This happened after he supported a plan to reduce carbon pollution.
After a short break, Turnbull decided to stay in politics. In 2013, he became the Minister for Communications. This role involved looking after things like internet and phone services.
Becoming Prime Minister
In September 2015, Malcolm Turnbull challenged Tony Abbott for the leadership of the Liberal Party. He won the vote and became the new leader. The next day, on 15 September 2015, he was sworn in as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia.
In the 2016 federal election, Turnbull led the Liberal Party and its allies to victory. They won by a very small number of seats. This was the smallest majority since the 1961 election.
In August 2018, there was another challenge for the Liberal Party leadership. Malcolm Turnbull did not stand as a candidate in the final vote. Scott Morrison became the new leader and Prime Minister.
Personal Life
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Malcolm Turnbull is married to Lucy Turnbull. They were married in 1980 in England. Lucy Turnbull was the Lord Mayor of Sydney from 2003 to 2004. She has also held many other important positions. The couple lives in Sydney.
Malcolm and Lucy have two adult children, Alex and Daisy. They also have three grandchildren. The name "Bligh" is a family tradition for middle names in the Turnbull family.
Wealth and Recognition
Malcolm Turnbull has been a successful businessman before and during his political career. In 2005, his wealth was estimated at over $130 million. This made him one of the richest politicians in Australia at the time.
In 2010, his estimated wealth grew to over $180 million. He was the only politician to be listed on the BRW Rich 200 list that year.
1 January 2001 He received the Centenary Medal. This was for his contributions to the business world.
Images for kids
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President Donald J. Trump shaking hands with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. February 23, 2018
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Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister of Australia, and Benigno Aquino III, President of the Philippines, at a joint press conference on 18 November 2015
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Helen Coonan with Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop at the launch of Liberal House Central Coast in Erina, NSW
