I think that political marriages are subject to more strain than most precisely because of the nature of politics.

It is fit that justice should be administered with great caution.

We are naturally reluctant as a peace-loving people to reach out to far-away conflicts but, as we know, this conflict has been reaching out to us for months now.

We've got to get the system right. That's why we've got this root-and-branch reform under way.

You cannot win an election without a fight

The measure in the budget in relation to parental leave pay is based on a simple proposition. Most women across Australia have access to one scheme funded by the taxpayer. Some women have access to two schemes and that's great.

Middle income families with children are Australia’s new poor