Australia has now had seven prime ministers in just 10 years -- here's who they are and how long they were in office
By Sarah Kimmorley|Aug. 24th, 2018
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Scott Morrison has just been named as the 30th Prime Minister of Australia.
It comes after a leadership spill was called on Friday and former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull resigned from parliament.
The Liberal Party voted on three candidates — Morrison, backbencher (and former Home Affairs minister) Peter Dutton, and Deputy Leader Julie Bishop.
Here’s a look at the seven prime minister Australia has had over the last 10 years.
Scott Morrison
August 24, 2018 — current.
Malcolm Turnbull: 3 years
September 15, 2015 — August 24, 2018.
Tony Abbott: 2 years
September 18, 2013 — September 15, 2015.
Kevin Rudd: 2.5 months
June 27, 2013 — September 18, 2013.
Julia Gillard: 3 years
June 24, 2010 — June 27, 2013.
Kevin Rudd: 2.5 years
December 3, 2007 — June 24, 2010.
John Howard: 12 years
March 11, 1996 — December 3, 2007.
John Howard is the second longest serving prime minister of Australia after Robert Menzies.
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