The one thing that has changed dramatically when you talk to the people of New Zealand and people from Ireland? They feel a darned-sight better about themselves because they made the decision to do what they've done, and I can say to you, we would feel a bloody darned sight better about ourselves once we get an opportunity to put this [vote on same-sex marriage] out there.

It was a positive sign that the conversation took place, it's a sign of the depth of the friendship between Australia and Indonesia.

More excuses for more failures.

Now, I know that there are some Aboriginal people who aren’t happy with Australia Day. For them it remains Invasion Day. I think a better view is the view of Noel Pearson, who has said that Aboriginal people have much to celebrate in this country’s British Heritage.

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

Look, good government doesn't look for excuses, good government gets on with the job.

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