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Malcolm Turnbull sworn in as Australia's PM

Malcolm Turnbull was sworn in for another term as Australia's Prime Minister on July 19 2016. (Getty Images)

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The multi-millionaire former banker's Liberal/National coalition clung to power in closely-fought July 2 polls, in the 150-seat House of Representatives. (Getty Images)

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Turnbill was sworn in at Government House in Canberra by Governor General Peter Cosgrove, Queen Elizabeth II's representative in Australia. (Getty Images)

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He has broadly stuck with the same team of ministers he took to the election. That means no front bench role for Tony Abbott, the man he ousted in a party coup last September. (Getty Images)

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"Budget repair is absolutely critical," Turnbull said in laying out his top priority. (Getty Images)

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Notable changes see former Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Christopher Pyne become defence industry minister, giving him oversight of the nation's naval ship building, including its Australian Dollars 50 billion future submarine program, which France will help build. (Getty Images)

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Millions of Australians cast their ballots for independents and minor parties, resulting in them winning five seats in the lower house. (Getty Images)

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Turnbull campaigned on his economic credentials as the country transitions from a mining investment boom and focuses on job creation and diversifying the economy. (Getty Images)

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As he plans to hold a referendum on gay marriage, he told broadcaster ABC yesterday evening he planned to hold the gay marriage vote "as soon as practicable". (Getty Images)

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