The thing about social media is that it is anonymous, so it can be much more vitriolic and extreme than normal media and yet it is there for everyone to see. It is kind of like electronic graffiti. The political process is accelerated and intense in a way that I don't believe it ever really has been before.

People who have put money aside on the basis of a certain set of rules shouldn't have that money raided just because government has got a problem.

We will be a consultative, collegial government. No surprises, no excuses. That's what you'll get under the Coalition.

We've got to maintain freedom of navigation of the seas and in the air.

Today, we have got more excuses from the government.

I do enjoy exercise, not because I am an exercise junkie but because it's terrific stress release.

Part of my role, I suppose, is to run government business in the House of Representatives, and try to ensure that people know exactly what's going on in the Chamber is an important part of that.