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Diarist-at-large Richard Ackland flies about the nation.

The question exercising the minds of many is whether Turnbull has the skills of a Menzies, to not only survive but to propel the Coalition to a handsome win next time.

Malcolm needs to learn that success in business doesn’t necessarily translate to success in politics. Being the boss man in a merchant bank doesn’t mean he is a leader of people.

Diarist-at-large Richard Ackland flys about the nation.

The image of Australian bodies loaded into an industrial train in Eastern Europe forces us to confront questions about what kind of power we want to be.

Kicking to death a few aged-care workers on $16 to $20 an hour is hardly the stuff of major reform.

It has the effect of showing that the government has the ability to hold off the seething masses to give the private sector a free run.

I want to see more action in devising solutions rather than just protest campaigns. Feminists need to lead so that we can counter the bipartisan bad policies.

Instead of launching a full-frontal legislative assault, Abbott is seeking to weaken and morally discredit unionism.