Poirot, I think all politicians are very similar, in every party.
I doubt we will see much actual policies from either party until the Election date is announced. Turnbull is still far preferable as a PM to me than Abbott was. At least he can speak at public events without causing embarrassment.

I agree that Morrison's comments were absurd, but I was not surprised, as my dislike for him is only slightly less than his previous good mate Abbott. I find his manner aggressive and pompous.

I will be looking for policies that will definitely assist people in the rural areas, especially with communication technology, health and infrastructure. I am hoping the Nationals continue to push for these policies within the Coalition.

Having stabbed Abbott in the back and announced how much better he is than Abbott, Turnbull has only Abbott's policies to take to the next election; he has come up with nothing but blah, himself. The man is a self-serving dud and enabler of that horrible little squirt, Pyne, who is looking more effeminate and ridiculous by the day.

Hi Suse,

Albeit, Turnbull's rhetoric is easier on the ear than Abbott's was.

But Turnbull actually says nothing.

We're approaching an election - and still Turnbull says nothing.

He uses so many words to say his nothing.

The things he does stand for are exactly the same things that the shambolic Abbott govt stood for.

But Turnbull doesn't have to spell them out - he just allows the IPA agenda to roll along - sacking CSIRO scientists one day, cutting DV leave for workers the next (as an example)

Other than that, he's full of meaningless rhetoric and hot air.

One reason so many businesses are suffering is the increase in workers rights, DV leave being one such right.

Why should employers be held accountable because of a poor choice one makes when choosing a partner. Its just ridiculous.

Turnbul bangs on and on about innovation, but, as I have said before, you cant expect businesses to innovate when they have restrictions in place that don't allow flexibility in the workplace for employers to up skill, which will be a major requirement of many so called innovators.

The other area of concern is the constant threat of labor returning to office, because lets face it, Sorten is not getting any smarter, Turnbul is simply slipping yet if labor were to replace Shorten with a real goer, the sh-t would hit the fan in the coalition party room, although the saving grace for the libs is lack of talent in the labior ranks.

As long as the threat of a return to a union puppet party like labour exists, confidence from big players to invest billions will remain low.

Words are cheap when the author is financially well off and doesn't have the day to day issues to deal with as the majority of Australians do.

Too many pollies are focused on re election today to tackle the trough issues.

I see what you mean Poirot and I agree he has been a disappointment so far.
I think we will just have to wait and see about the policies though, like we do before every election. We can judge them then more fully.

I've always loyally supported the LNP, since I attained the minimum age to vote. But no more regrettably. I cannot in clear conscience, possibly support a man like Malcolm TURNBULL, who epitomises treachery and betrayal. Moreover, there are many others who are solidly ensconced in either the Liberal or the National Parties, who are bereft of any ethicality or propriety, which leaves me with no option, but to withdraw my support for them, in any future election?

Could I ever see myself vote Labour? Perhaps if Mr Wm. SHORTIN wasn't their current leader. And their past handling of most economic matters wasn't so abysmal? However, ethically they're no worse than the LNP with Mr TURNBULL at their helm?

And the GREENS, I could quite easily align myself with the Greens, but I would worry greatly, if the likes of Ms. HANSEN-YOUNG continued to wreck havoc on the Australian political landscape?

I agree my options are indeed limited, but the LNP will not receive the benefit of my one measly, insignificant vote, of that you can be assured!