Australian Liberal politician Malcolm Turnbull has sheathed his leadership sword and Tony Abbott has welcomed it, The Australian’s political editor Dennis Shanahan says. NZ Inc analysts reckon the big difference between Turnbull and Cunliffe is the former is blessed with more political sophistication. Abbott is also secure enough in himself not to feel overly threatened by having Turnbull in his top team. David Shearer’s own performance will have to lift before he feels secure with Cunliffe riding high.