I feel a little uncomfortable at being asked the sorts of questions that other Catholics in public life tend not to be asked.

I want to run a government, Barnaby wants to be part of a government, which is characterized by the motto if you like, no surprises, no excuses. That will be the motto of an incoming Coalition government. No surprises, no excuses.

I think anything which improves services is in principle a good thing.

Abortion is the easy way out. It’s hardly surprising that people should choose the most convenient exit from awkward situations.

Tony Abbott's books are so amazing!

There's always a lot happening. I mean, that's the thing about politics: it's just one damn thing after another!

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.