As of Monday night, Australia has a new prime minister elect: Malcolm Turnbull.
This is what you should know about him.
1. He led the Liberal party once before as opposition leader – and got rolled by Abbott in 2009.
2. He's considered one of the most socially progressive MPs in the centre-right Liberal party.
3. He's a bona fide millionaire.
Before going into politics, Turnbull made millions as an investment banker. In 2010, he was listed in the top 200 richest people in Australia with a net worth of $186 million.
4. He's been in the parliament since 2004.
5. He's the member for Wentworth, an affluent seat in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
6. He loves catching public transport.
After 2 interesting tram trips last night now on the 109 on Collins St to Sth Cross to get the train to Geelong to visit @SHendersonMP
7. And he's big on technology, too.
OF COURSE MALCOLM HAS AN APPLE WATCH! RT @mearesy Communications minister Turnbull communicates via his smartwatch
8. He loves a leather jacket.
9. He supports marriage equality.
10. He's a mad Republican.
Turnbull led the Australia Republican Movement from 1993-2000. He was in charge during the failed 1999 referendum for Australia to become a republic.
11. His wife Lucy Turnbull was briefly the Lord Mayor of Sydney, from 2003-2004.
12. He'll be the 29th prime minister of Australia.
