Original article by Phillip Coorey
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 7 : 4-Mar-16

Former prime minister Tony Abbott is increasingly perceived among his colleagues as a burden. Coalition MPs are concerned about his potential to alienate voters. Abbott’s contribution to the public discourse on issues such as tax cuts and the submarine contract has been judged to be damaging the chances of the Coalition for re-election.

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NATIONAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE TREASURY, AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET