AAP General News (Australia)
04-06-2010
Main stories in ABC's World Today
SYDNEY, April 6 AAP - Main stories in ABC's World Today:
* Malcolm Turnbull has pulled the curtain down on a tumultuous six-year career in federal
politics. He has announced he will not recontest his Sydney seat of Wentworth at the next
election.
* Mr Turnbull entered parliament in 2004, serving as a cabinet minister in the Howard
government and leading the federal opposition. He was torn down late last year by Tony
Abbott in a dramatic leadership challenge.
* Former federal Liberal leader, John Hewson says he is not surprised that Mr Turnbull
decided to leave politics, but says he is disappointed by Mr Turnbull's decision.
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