Given that the essential responsibility of government is to make life better, not worse, a government that’s presided over an 8 per cent decline in disposable incomes, the worst in the developed world ...

What might have been good, moral or beneficial was never part of Dutton’s thinking - it was political opportunity.

The traditional lull in campaigning over the Easter long weekend didn’t stop each party’s attack dogs being sent out early.

Coalition MPs say 14 days is an eternity in politics and the party can reclaim ground before voting day in two weeks' time — ...