2008 Liberal Party of Australia leadership spill

A spill of the leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia took place on 15 September 2008. At a ballot on 16 September, Shadow Treasurer Malcolm Turnbull defeated the incumbent leader Brendan Nelson 45 votes to 41.

Liberal Party of Australia
Leadership spill, 2008
16 September 2008
 
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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