Malcolm Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull is a former Prime Minister of Australia. He is currently newsworthy due to his commentary on several ongoing political issues. He has criticized the Liberal party's shift to the right, particularly what he sees as chasing after Pauline Hanson's populist appeal. Turnbull has also expressed skepticism regarding the AUKUS agreement, specifically the likelihood of the US selling nuclear submarines to Australia. Furthermore, he has been mentioned in the context of current Australian government discussions regarding Canadian PM's denunciation of Donald Trump. His former chief of staff, Greg Moriarty, is set to become the Australian ambassador to the US. Turnbull's continued public commentary and connections to current political figures maintain his relevance in Australian political discourse.