Comment

A ministry engaged in self-harm, pratfalls and brain snaps

By Jack Waterford
Updated April 24 2018 - 10:49pm, first published March 2 2018 - 3:27pm

"All of us are determined to lift our game and the fundamental point I make is that the solution to all of these things is good government, and good government starts today," a chastened Tony Abbott told the world after surviving a revolt by his party's backbench two years ago. It didn't apparently. Or so Malcolm Turnbull thought; six months later, Turnbull challenged him, and Abbott was out.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Canberra news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.