I know reform is never easy. But I know reform is right.

I'm on the record as saying things like I think it's important for people to understand their Bible stories, not because I'm an advocate of religion - clearly, I'm not - but once again, what comes from the Bible has formed such an important part of our culture.

Through hard work and education, we can deliver a strong economy and opportunity for all.

Afghanistan must never again be a safe haven for terrorism.

There will be no carbon tax under the government I lead.

If you complain, you’re ‘playing the victim’; if you don’t complain, you are a victim.

So in many ways for me, having lived through what I've lived through, and endured what I've endured, I've got more confidence that I can do the next bit - and there's something sustaining about that.