Turnbull says he'll leave politics if he loses prime ministership

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has posted an anniversary message on Facebook to mark 12 months since the coalition narrowly won the election.

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Malcolm Turnbull, with wife Lucy, says he'll leave parliament if he loses the top job. (AAP)

Malcolm Turnbull has taken to Facebook to mark 12 months since he narrowly won the federal election, outlining his government's achievements ranging from education to national security.

"My government has achieved real results, strong outcomes, not just headlines and press statements but new laws, stronger policies, providing opportunity and security for all Australians," the prime minister says.

He says he is not interested in politics and personalities but 24 million Australians.

The anniversary of the 2016 election which returned the Turnbull government to power with just a one-seat majority follows a tense week in the Liberal party.

It was marked by rising tensions spurred on by former prime minister Tony Abbott.

Mr Turnbull has told News Corp he has no plans to retire, but would not hesitate to walk away if he lost the top job.

"When I cease to be prime minister, I will cease to be a member of parliament," he said.

"I am not giving anyone else advice but I just think that's what I would do."

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Published 2 July 2017 8:56am
Updated 2 July 2017 7:05pm
Source: AAP


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