Paul, "Turnbull. I once admired the man as a future Prime Minister".

Anyone who could ever have admired Turnbull after the republic fiasco, is obviously short enough of acumen to be a green.

Thanks for the confirmation of your capacity.

Senators owe their allegiance to the voters, not to any party as
such are an artificial body. If they think the government is not
doing its job they are really obliged to say so.
However they cannot do so and stay within the artificial party.

Re Turnbull, well he is a disappointment. Somehow the whole right of
parliament has to be reconstructed.
It is a real personality environment and best left to them to sort out.
They will have to work with each other and let them find the best
combinations to do the job.
As far as the labour party is concerned, well what is there to say,
they still believe in fairies.

Dear Paul,

It's the party that elects its leaders in this
country. And most people I know tend to vote
for the party of their choosing. Of course Cory
Bernardi can start his own party (anyone in this
country can) however how can he justify remaining
in the Senate after he was elected as a Liberal
six months ago?

Paul1405 - Quote "The Coalition is in crises all over Australia"

I would say you are right, this is why Turnbull is so desperate for America to take our refugees, and Trump knows it and the price we pay in return will be very big in whatever he asks for.

The 1,250 refugees to Trump are insignificant in the deal what is significant is it will greatly help Turnbull politically.

It seems it is your day for everyone agreeing with you for once Paul.

Senator Bernardi,

"The body public is failing the people of Australia," he says.

"It is clear that we need to find a better way. The level of public disenchantment with the major parties, the lack of confidence in our political process and the concern about the direction of our nation is very, very strong. This is a direct product of us, the political class, being out of touch with the hopes and aspirations of the Australian people."

The 'Safe Schools' program in Victoria is a case example,
"Don't let Safe Schools become a millstone around our necks"
http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=18833

Add to that the debate that is going on about 'alternative facts' posing as news.