Scott Morrison is to be Australia's new prime minister after Malcolm Turnbull was forced out by party rivals, officials have confirmed.
Mr Turnbull had been under pressure from poor polling, a looming election, and a revolt by conservative MPs.
Mr Morrison, the current treasurer, won an internal ballot 45-40 over former Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton, said Liberal Party whip Nola Marino.
Mr Turnbull did not stand in the leadership contest.
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