Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Payne. In an interview on 2GB radio yesterday, when asked whether she supports Prime Minister Turnbull, Minister Bishop said: 'I certainly believe that Malcolm Turnbull will lead us to the next election. He has my support as leader.' Given that media speculation about a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Turnbull has been building since Friday, why did it take four days for the deputy Liberal leader and Minister for Foreign Affairs to express support for Prime Minister Turnbull?