What does LNP leadership spill mean for Southern Downs?
EDITORIAL: THE past 72 hours have been tumultuous for those looking on at Parliament House as the Liberal Party spill has unfolded.
The country has a new Prime Minister in Malcolm Turnbull and he is likely to remain in this position for quite some time.
Even without Bruce Scott to represent the safely conservative Maranoa seat, polling has suggested a Turnbull-led Coalition would easily beat out the Opposition at the next election.
It has been predicted that Mr Turnbull will lead the coalition to a victory of 85 votes compared to Labor's 61.
National Party Leader Warren Truss has maintained his role as Deputy Prime Minister and has signed a new coalition deal with Mr Turnbull which is understood to include more money for water supplies.
The new agreement is also expected to provide a significant boost for farmers and regional communities in drought-affected areas.
The ousted PM Tony Abbott has promised to make the change of leadership as easy as possible and has vowed not to be a "wrecker" as he assumes a seat on the backbenches of Parliament.
The announcement of a Cabinet reshuffle early next week will prove whether Mr Turnbull will depart from his predecessor's preference for a testosterone-driven frontbench and makes good on his commitment to have more women in his ministry.
