* 108 out of 122 recommendations of the abuse royal commission are being implemented by the federal government, with 18 being worked through with the states.

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WHAT THE GOVERNMENT WANTED TO SPIN

Labor wants to put $200 billion worth of taxes on people and push up power prices.

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WHAT LABOR WANTED TO TALK ABOUT

Why is Malcolm Turnbull no longer prime minister, given the coalition's voter support has declined ever since he was ousted.

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WHAT THEY SAID

"That would have absolutely tanked the vote." - Prime Minister Scott Morrison on why Bill Shorten didn't campaign in Wentworth.

"The Liberal Party deposed Malcolm Turnbull and installed the 'advertising guy' as prime minister." Labor deputy leader Tanya Plibersek.

"It's like Game of Thrones but without all the good bits." - Labor MP Anne Aly.

"What are we getting from Labor - questions about gossip in restaurants." - Morrison.

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TWEETED

@SwannyQLD Last week's issues demonstrate the Liberals are in the thrall of the hard right. Morrison's claims to be in the sensible centre are farcical #qt #auspol

Australian Associated Press