Tony Abbott ponders the 'liar' option as Palmer pressure looms

By Jack Waterford
Updated April 19 2018 - 7:54am, first published October 12 2013 - 3:00am

'I want to give a clear commitment no matter what result is delivered - there will be no minority government under the Coalition. We will not do any deals with independents and the Greens.'' Sample stock campaign promise by Tony Abbott, September 6.

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