BREAKING: Scott Morrison MP has beaten Peter Dutton MP 45-40 in a Leadership Spill to become the 30th Prime Minister of Australia.
Early on, the Leadership Spill motion was carried 45-40 before a second vote to determine the new leader began.
This process saw Julie Bishop drop out of the race, leaving just Mr Dutton and Mr Morrison.
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It is alleged former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will resign from parliament forcing a by-election in the electorate Wentworth, New South Wales.
More to come.
