Malcolm Turnbull was sworn as Prime Minister of Australia for second term after a narrow victory in the federal election. He became the 29th Prime Minister of the country.
He was administered oath to the office by Governor-General Peter Cosgrove, Queen Elizabeth II’s representative in Australia.
Background
In the 2016 Australian federal election, Liberal/National Coalition led by Malcolm Turnbull had won a one-seat majority of 76 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives. While the opposition Labor Party won 69 seats.
The 2016 federal election was a double dissolution election to elect members of the 45th Parliament of Australia.
About Malcolm Turnbull
Prior to entering politics, Malcolm Turnbull had worked as a lawyer, journalist, investment banker and venture capitalist.
He started political career in 2004 after he was elected as Member of Parliament from Wentworth. He still represents it.
In September 2015, he became the Prime Minister of Australia by succeeding Tony Abbott.
He became PM after defeating Abbott in internal party leadership ballot of the Liberal Party.
In the Tony Abbott’s government he was the Minister for Communications from September 2013 to September 2015.
Previously, he had served as Minister for the Environment and Water in the Howard Government in 2007.
Later in September 2008, he was elected Leader of the Liberal Party and become Leader of the Opposition.
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