2008 Liberal Party of Australia leadership spill information
Liberal Party of Australia Leadership spill, 2008
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Candidate
Malcolm Turnbull
Brendan Nelson
Caucus vote
45
41
Percentage
52.3%
47.7%
Seat
Wentworth (NSW)
Bradfield (NSW)
Leader before election
Brendan Nelson
Elected Leader
Malcolm Turnbull
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A spill of the leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia took place on 15 September 2008.[1] At a ballot on 16 September, Shadow Treasurer Malcolm Turnbull defeated the incumbent leader Brendan Nelson 45 votes to 41.[2]
^"Leadership spill: Nelson draws 'line in the sand'". 15 September 2008. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
^"Turnbull victorious in leadership spill". ABC Online. 16 September 2008. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
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