I just read an interesting article in The
Spectator where the author suggested that
Malcolm Turnbull should make Tony Abbott
Minister for Homeland Security. That leaving
Tony Abbott on the back bench is a waste of
talent.

What do you guys think of that idea?
Would that shut Tony Abbott up and stop him from
attacking the government and his own party.
Perhaps Malcolm Turnbull could have more control
over him and what he says then? And after all
the man did stop the boats - right?

But what would then happen to Peter Dutton?
Although that guy's not known for being the greatest
thinker out there - is he?

Hi Foxy,

Me thinks Turnbull would rather confine Abbott to HOME SECURITY not homeland security with a big gag stuffed in his gob!

I'm not very kind to the Coalition am I.

Dear Paul,

That's allright. The thought occurred to me regarding
how Malcolm Turnbull should deal with Tony Abbott,
and the article I read made sense. However I'm still not
sure if giving Abbott a job on the front bench would
really shut him up or make him much more troublesome.
Perhaps sending him overseas might help?

Malcolm Turnbull has approximately a year to work
on adjusting the current policies so that they
address the concerns of the voters. That is enough
time to make adjustments.
Of course that means the party needs to
stand behind their leader and back him. And he
needs to have a chat with Tony Abbott.

It's still anybody's game at this stage.

Hi Foxy,

Even the Liberal Party is not a one man outfit. Surprisingly the leaders foremost roll, besides carrying out the mundane duties of leader, is to articulate policy, not to make policy. A leader can exert significant influence within the party, and of course to have the ear of the leader is a valuable asset in itself. But at the end of the day it is the party and not the leader that formulates policy.

Dear Paul,

In that case Turnbull's got quite a battle ahead of him.