Malcolm Turnbull has praised the campaign being run by Scott Morrison, in his first show of support for the man who replaced him as prime minister
Malcolm Turnbull has thrown his support behind Scott Morrison in what he says will be a close federal election.
The former prime minister praised the first 15 days of Mr Morrison's campaign with the election set for May 18.who replaced him as prime minister in August.The election campaign resumes on Friday after Labor leader Bill Shorten and Mr Morrison agreed to a truce on Anzac Day, with no ads run or political statements made by the leaders.Pre-poll voting begins on Monday and Mr Turnbull predicted a close election despite Mr Shorten being considered the front runner.
He spoke of the importance of cyber security in policing terrorism and referred to the 253 people killed in the Sri Lanka bombings as well as the 50 slain in terror shootings at Christchurch mosques in March.
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