When politicians complain about the media, it strikes me as resembling footballers complaining about the umpire.

There are no factions in the Liberal Party

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

I instinctively try to protect people from filth.

Mates help each other; they do not tax each other.

It is a very heavy responsibility [to be a prime-minister] to make, but someone has to make it for our country and I am thrilled and honoured to have that opportunity and that responsibility.

The Australian people expect the Government to govern, they don't expect it to make excuses.