Turnbull's speech in Sydney coincided with clashes in Melbourne between anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters. "The opportunities have never been greater, but so is the competition, and so are the uncertainties," Turnbull said in a speech in Sydney. The poll comes as Australia attempts to rebalance its economy away from a once-in-a-generation mining boom stymied by tumbling commodities prices. Britain's vote to exit the EU has sent political and financial shockwaves around the world. If Turnbull loses on July 2, the change in prime minister would be the fifth since 2010.

Source: dna June 26, 2016 08:15 UTC