Rebellion against Tony Abbott

Australian PM Tony Abbott asked to step down by senior ministers - report

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been asked to step down by two top ministers, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Sky TV reported, citing sources.

#BREAKING Australian minister Malcolm Turnbull declares challenge to PM Tony Abbott

— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) September 14, 2015

Malcolm Turnbull reportedly called a news conference at Parliament House in Canberra, the Australian capital, on Monday.

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