'I had the courage not just to give speeches, but to act': Malcolm Turnbull hits back at Tony Abbott

By Fergus Hunter
Updated February 24 2017 - 10:13pm, first published 11:41am
"I'm not going to be provoked," says Malcolm Turnbull. Photo: SMH
"I'm not going to be provoked," says Malcolm Turnbull. Photo: SMH

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he will not be distracted by Tony Abbott's "latest outburst" and most direct attack on the government to date, defending his record of achievement and portraying the backbencher as a hypocrite who was unable to govern effectively when he was leader.

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