The the relationship between the prime minister and the monarch is very much a personal one and when it comes to the constitution of the Order of Australia, which is headed by the monarch, this is governed by letters patent, which are a matter between the prime minister and the monarch.

When the world is in trouble, Australia responds. Australia is a good, global citizen.

The only party which is going to increase taxes after the election is the Labor Party.

A government that says what it means, and means what it says.

Political parties don't work when people just announce what they are doing and expect everyone else to follow.

A tax cut to compensate for a tax increase is not a cut - it's a con.

There will be no surprises, there will be no excuses, we will do what we've said we will do.