The Australian man who carried out the Christchurch mosque attacks in New Zealand will be seen by two health assessors to determine "whether he is fit to stand trial or insane", a High Court judge ruled during a brief hearing in Christchurch. .
Turnbull says the deputy position will remain vacant until by-election which will be held in Barnaby Joyce's seat on December 2. Bishop would be acting prime minister when Turnbull travels to Israel on Monday, three days behind schedule.